- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Holt Paperbacks; First Edition edition (Jan 23 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805061134
- ISBN-13: 978-0805061130
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.2 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 91 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,536,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Turndorf, popularly known as "Dr. Love" in her newspaper column, focuses here on improving communication skills and reducing marital conflict. Early chapters analyze the nature of conflict, including the biochemical reactions of the body to fighting, subjects that provoke continued conflict, and behavior that escalates arguments. Then, before presenting her conflict-resolution plan, Turndorf identifies childhood wounds that may be aggravating spousal conflicts and encourages readers to heal these wounds so that they may concentrate on improving their current marital problems. The final chapters introduce the author's program for conflict resolution, with an emphasis on the development of listening and negotiation skills. Notes and suggested readings follow the text, but, unfortunately, these resources are quite dated; many were published in the 1970s. Overall, this is the worst kind of self-help book: a lot of hot air without much substance. Still, it's sure to find an audience; appropriate for self-help collections in public libraries.AKay L. Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills., MD
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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"If anger and fighting are ruining your dream of a happy marriage, Dr. Turndorf's conflict resolution program is for you." (John Gray, Ph.D., author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Maximum help with conflict resolution!,
By Roger J. Pivonka (Northern Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Till Death Do Us Part (Unless I Kill You First): A Step-by-Step Guide for Resolving Marital Conflict (Hardcover)
I just finished devouring this book. Absolutely great stuff. This is the help I needed twenty years ago. Duh! Now I get it! My marriage of 30 years is over BUT maybe this can help me save a one year old relationship that has foundered due to my lack of "conflict resolution" skills. I'm going to re-read this book then do my best to apply what I've learned. (Then I'll read it again).
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Fight No More,
By A Customer
This review is from: Till Death Do Us Part (Unless I Kill You First): A Step-by-Step Guide for Resolving Marital Conflict (Hardcover)
Most "professionals" try to make fighting acceptable in relationships and I think that is to justify their own weaknesses. This book makes a good case that fighting is indeed not healthy, but can cause massive destruction in a relationship. I've never met any couple who characterizes their relationships as "blissful" if they are frequent fighters. I admire Michael Webb, author of The RoMANtic's Guide. He is one of the few professionals who say fighting is harmful but he also gives wonderful ways to fill your relationship with love instead.
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Most Enjoyable Self Help Book,
By sharon sandow (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Till Death Do Us Part (Unless I Kill You First): A Step-by-Step Guide for Resolving Marital Conflict (Hardcover)
This self help book is based on the theory that arguments lead to flight-fight behavior in men. Men then become withdrawn and removed. Dr. Turndorf provides suggestions to cool down the "climate" so that they can reapproach each other. This book is packed with humerous anecdotes and case examples. Its a fun read even if you don"t have marital conflict.
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