Book Review: For Men Only

For Men Only
By: Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn

This week I was able to read For Men Only, a book on understanding the inner life of women. I read it, of course, to try to figure out the inner life of MY woman, and enjoyed it over a couple hours throughout my week.

Warning: This book has the all-to-typical sappy “I’m on your side” attitude that is apparently required when speaking to men about marriage.

The most important part about this book was the reference to their other book called, For Women Only. It is apparently written for women to understand a man’s mind, and I think that would be great reading for MY woman. I was so impressed with what I learned that I really do think that Corie would learn a lot that would probably help her in her effort in dealing with me.

Best single part of the book was a list of ways NOT to listen when your wife is upset:

• Tell her she’s overreacting.
• Question her version of the facts.
• Wonder aloud about the time of the month.
• Ask her to quit crying.
• Offer spiritual correction (“Are you sure you’re not just envious?”)

This was a good book for married couples. I would really recommend it. It has some fresh views on material I’ve read and learned elsewhere.

--Ben