The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman

This book is interesting. The first thing that I did when I saw the book was to flip to the page/chapter that talks about last borns - of which I am. Imagine the fun when in that first page of the chapter itself, he recognised what I did (flip to the chapter that talks about you before you read anything else) as the youngest born trait.

I didn't read the whole book - too tedious for my unpredictable schedule. Only had time to devour some chapters or rather sub-chapters. It's not your thing if you don't like reading human behaviour. However, it'd still be a good eye opener because now you know why some people act in certain ways - that you cannot stand sometimes.

I took interest in the book because it's not about personality profiling. It helps me love a little bit more of who I am and thank God for making me, me. For the last born, getting approval from others is like a life-long mission. It's my struggle to be accepted. I'm not over with that yet, there are still other issues that I guess through time and with God's grace I can overcome. Now, I just need to learn to love me.

The author didn't go too deep that the reader cannot understand or find overwhelming. Easy reading book and a must if you haven't read a book of similar kind!


5 months ago,
gracey

The 5 Love Needs of Men&Women by Dr Gary & Barbara Rosberg

This book has formulaes. It's not anything new to me, but please don't take this as a proud statement. If you have gone for enough seminars about BGR & marriage, I would think you haven't missed out anything, except that they put it in 5 points each - for both men & women.
Barbara writes to the men, on behalf of women, and Dr Gary vice versa. It's a well written book, and comes with much grace I would say. Not too heavy, easy to understand and a good switch every chapter with the authors taking turns to write their minds & experiences.

They paint a somewhat realistic picture of marriage. It's not impossible to do the things they advocate for, and they're biblical. The onus then is on the readers to apply according to their personal situations. Blind application without some measure of consideration will just harm the person and the marriage.

For an unmarried person, this is a good book to begin with, to give yourself a picture of the commitment that is expected of us to each another. Don't be afraid to read and to be challenged - the authors took many years themselves to come to this place of wisdom and grace in their own relationship. And don't stay away from relationships upon seeing the expectations. =)

Relationships are meant to be beautiful.

gracey