Shaving Off His Mane: Overcoming the Habit of Devaluing Your Husband

It is so easy to look at a someone’s marriage, and think, they have the perfect relationship.We say things like, “they are always happy and have been together for 40 years! How I want my marriage to be like theirs!” We all do that, don’t we? We don’t even think about the possibility of trials and struggles that “they” have been through to get to celebrating 40 years. You may find yourself relating in a deep and meaningful way as you read the real life, open and candid stories, of Dana’s personal struggles and hurts through her life, and the weaknesses she and Don carried into their marriage. At the same time, you will see the strengths Dana and Don have in their characters, and the growth they received through trials and struggles over those years. The way this is written is so unique, as Dana relates how the marriage relationship relates to the lion and lioness’s relationship. Each chapter is specific to an issue or topic and real life story experienced in her and Don’s marriage. Specific to each issue, she beautifully weaves in how it relates to the lion and lioness and then also to top it off, she shares a specific bible story relationship about that same issue. You might be amazed at how many relationships in the Bible suffered. At the end of each chapter, there are personal reflection questions, to help in identifying your hurts and issues. And also, a section to journal your thoughts on each topic. This would be a great book to use for your book club! I highly recommend this book and believe it will help and heal many marriage issues.