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The Science Of Marriage: Lessons From The Love Lab (2009)

by Tara Parker-Pope(Favorite Author)

3.43 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

009192927 (ISBN13: 9780091929275)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Vermilion

review 1: There were a lot of studies quoted in this book and a lot of science explored, which I appreciated. The author pointed out that most marriages do *not* end in divorce and that the statistics that we hear about (that 50% of marriages end in divorce) are misleading. The book also explores how you can strengthen your marriage/relationship. What I didn't like was the author's strong bias in certain areas. Twice, she looked at the rather clear statistics (one example: having a child lowers marriage satisfaction for the 18 years the child is at home) and dismissed the statistics, saying that they didn't apply to all marriages. Well, obviously not: the statistics represent an average. Nonetheless, the data quoted are pretty compelling. It doesn't mean you have to refrain ... morefrom having children; it simply means that you should be aware of what could happen and take steps to remedy any problems. It bothered me how personally the author took some statistics in a book that was ostensibly "scientific" in nature.
review 2: Interesting statistics and studies that indicate likelihood of success in relationships and marriage based on certain trends and conditions. Good to see warning signs and identify positive/negative patterns of interaction with your loved one. Not ground breaking, but it sums up many misconceptions and puts facts about marriage in an accessible package. Recommended for people who enjoy books on sociology and psychology. Not a self-help book, more informative. less

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