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Book By: Les Parrott III Ph.D. & Neil Clark Warren Ph.D.
The foundations of happiness
Regular readers of self-help books will know that charity begins very much at home. Writer after writer, whether discussing marriage, or relationships in general, stress upon the importance of individuals understanding and healing themselves before trying to understand or heal a relationship.
If you'd like a book that cuts out the advice about relating to other people and want to focus firmly on yourself, Love the Live You Live is for you. The authors of the book state, "Emotional health is the very foundation of a happy relationship." They believe that if you are looking for a marriage partner, your first task should be to improve your own emotional health.
The three hallmarks
In defining the goal of "feeling good deep down in your soul" (as the book's subtitle goes), the authors have stated what they call three hallmarks of health. People who are significantly emotionally healthy exhibit these signs. The first is "profound significance," or the knowledge of being profoundly loved. The second is "unswerving authenticity," or the commitment to their true personality and talents. The third is "self-giving love," or the commitment to others.
These hallmarks, say the authors, are both ancient and modern. They have been around in various forms for centuries, but are so true that they can easily be applied today.
The book relies strongly on the knowledge of the ages. It draws from the Bible, the principles of the ancient Greeks and Romans and even from modern classics. Of course, it also draws from the great counseling and teaching experience of its authors.
Distinguished professionals
Both of the writers are extremely well known in their fields. Dr. Les Parrott III is a popular conference and seminar speaker and has been featured on many radio and television shows. He is a professor of clinical psychology and the founder of the Center for Relationship Development.
Dr. Neil Clark Warren is the founder of eHarmony and also a well-known author. He is now one of the best-known relationship experts in the country. Both of them deeply examine their three secrets through the book and also provide self-testing sections. There is an online test that can be accessed by entering a code printed on the book jacket.
Readers should ensure that they are completely honest when answering the tests. Getting an accurate assessment is fundamental to being able to make necessary changes.
Easy to apply
The two authors have made an excellent team. They have written a book that is easy to read and even easier to put into practice. Almost every page has something that can be applied by people at various stages of their lives and relationships. The book has a Christian bent and focuses on the importance of developing the spiritual side as well.
But the wisdom the book is based on and crosses many cultures and religions. Though it's often simple, it is always profound. The authors have done a good job of translating these ancient thoughts to daily modern application. When approached with honesty, it is a powerful book that can very easily change lives for the better.
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