Pat Gaudette

‘Marriage Books’

The complete title of this small book by Michelle Mitchell is I’m Sleeping With Your Husband: His Wife, His Mistress, and His Two Lives. Most of the book is told in the voice of the mistress. A couple chapters are in “his” voice. Toward the end, his wife’s voice is heard for a few pages. Read more »

How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk: The Foolproof Way to Follow Your Heart Without Losing Your Mind by John Van Epp, Ph.D., published by McGraw Hill, is a book for men and women who are tired of making the same mistakes when chosing relationship partners. Easy to read, filled with good information. Read more »

Karen Bouris is a wife, mother of two, and author of Just Kiss Me and Tell Me You Did the Laundry a guide primarily focusing on the role of women in marriage. Also referred to as “The Relationship Tune-Up for Stronger Mothers and Happier Marriages,” this comprehensive book includes quizzes, checklists, conversation starters, negotiation points, and love-affirming pledges. Practical advice for women trying to juggle the roles of wife, mother, career woman.

Breast cancer doesn’t just cause trauma for the woman who has been diagnosed and is now fighting for her life, it is devastating to her husband as well. Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (And Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond, by Marc Silver, is a must read for every man whose wife or other significant female acquaintance is dealing with this terrible disease. Read more »

Do children change the dynamics of a marriage for better or for worse? Some couples stop directing their focus on each other and redirect it to their children or elsewhere. Author Carol Ummel Lindquist, Ph.D., explores the role of parenthood and shows how couples can make their marriage a solid, satisfying one after the children are born. Her book, which every couple — with kids or considering kids — should read is Happily Married with Kids: It’s Not Just a Fairy Tale, published by Berkley Publishing Group, January 2004. Read more »

It’s fairly unusual for a first novel to become a smash hit but that’s what happened to author Carrie Kabak’s Cover the Butter, the story of a woman who has spent her life trying to please others only to have it begin rapidly unraveling. The book is an easy and fascinating read and I found it difficult to put down. Guaranteed to have you howling with laughter! Read more »