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Daughters Of Eve (2000)

by John Lewis Lund(Favorite Author)

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review 1: This was so helpful. Dr. Lund has several degrees, yes, but he's also aware of human frailties and possibilities and had a sense of humor about both. I appreciated each talk topic: daughter of God, wife and companion, mother, and sister. Each gave me a new perspective and strengthened my resolve not to give in just because something isn't easy.I loved how he talked about the differences between the "I love you" program and the "I trust you" program and how mixing them up hurts our relationship to God and our children. I can't explain it as well as he does. It was wonderful. I also loved his discussion about handing out "cards" and how that's akin to giving others control and responsibility for our peace of mind and self-esteem. And how taking responsibility *for* a spouse ... morecan wreck our peace of mind and turn a marriage into a parent-child relationship, instead of an interdependent relationship. This was what I got out of it, and so much more. There is a wealth of insight here and maybe someone else won't get the same perspective I did. I think that is wonderful. Personal revelation is a wonderful thing.
review 2: This is SO INSPIRING!!! I love the principles he talks about. He's funny and real. He has an undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees and 8 kids and an in-tact marriage and a therapy practice. It's clear he has seen a lot. I loved all of it, so it will be more succinct to mention my one difficulty. He talks about how mothers are the ones to tell their children "you should, you could, you ought" and he does it in an ugly tone (he says he thinks some of this is appropriate, but I don't think he really means it the way he says it). The context is he's talking about how wives sometimes take responsibility for their husband's actions or relationships with the kids and therefore try to control their husbands such that their performance improves. I think he's making the point that wives are not responsible for their husbands and ought not to try and change them by telling them they don't measure up. My thinking is, I don't think kids appreciate that either ("you could/should/ought" in an ugly tone doesn't get you what you hope for). Presentation is everything.I loved the 10 Elements, the plan of love and the plan of trust with kids, and the concept of my primary role as a source of love and acceptance in my family. I LOVE THESE IDEAS!! Please listen to them and let's discuss!!! less

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