Alone in Marriage: Encouragement for the Times When it's all up to You
Any woman married for an extended period of time will endure a one-sided season in marriage (husbands endure one-sided seasons too, but this book is for women). For example, husbands get sick, battle depression, overwork, face a job crisis, or serve overseas in the military. Life happens, the weight shifts, and suddenly you're carrying more than you bargained for. Anger, fear, worry, and disappointment are common byproducts of a one-sided season in marriage. Yet, it's possible not only survive these seasons, but to thrive in them. Let Susie Larson serve as an experienced and encouraging friend who can help you:
- Navigate a one-sided season in marriage without bitterness
- Sense God's peace during an alone period in marriage
- Refresh your mind with God's Word
- Experience freedom from attitudes that weigh you down
- Feel God's presence in the midst of your husband's absence
Moody Publishers
What people are saying about Alone in Marriage ~
This book speaks encouragement
This Author gently encouraged me and sometimes convicted me to Greater truths in marriage. Reaffirming my concerns and also God's plan for marriage. I appreciated Susie's honesty in this great book.
By Cherie Wilson – July 15, 2009
Incredible book for a woman's walk with the Lord
I was given this book when my marriage fell apart and it was all up to God to bring my husband back around and save my marriage. I was devastated but when I picked up this book and started reading about my Lord and the different attitudes and qualities I should let go of and hold on to I started to see myself life change. Susie's book is an incredible source of comfort and encouragement. She is practical too-I was able to put those aspects into practice right away and really saw the Lord use her book to put me back on my feet again and restore my relationship with God. The verses are the best part! I still read them and memorize them and use them to fight my battle of identity and self-worth. My marriage is still obsolete and I am now waiting for the Lord to bring my husband back but I am able to live a joy-filled life as I wait. I highly reccomend this book to any woman wanting a strong relationship with the Lord.
By SR – May 5, 2009
My daughter's words
My daughter Sarah told me that Susie Larson's book changed her life and her marriage in such a positive way that she recommends the book to anyone who is married. She said the book shifts the focus from, what can he do for me, to what can I do to change me. It made her see how grateful she needed to be and appreciative of what she has been given. Their marriage is even better for taking this great book to heart.
Thank you Susie, from a grateful father
By Larry MN – April 10, 2008
You're not alone
Susie Larson's message is true: Even though marriages may go through times of one-sidedness, we are never truly alone. God knows and sees and cares. And as one who has seen the healing of my own parents' marriage, I agree that enduring through the hard season and using the time to work on one's self are important steps to healing. Through focusing on God's Word and rejecting the world's view, an enduring marriage can come full circle to a satisfying one. Thank you for stating the truth, even when it's sometimes not the most popular view.
By Vonda Skelton – April 9, 2008
Highly Recommended
This book has been so encouraging to me personally. The title of the book says it all! It's one of those rare books that really motivates me to not just read it, but to "work" through it - taking notes, reading it with bible open, creating the scripture cards (as Susie suggests to do), etc. I'm so encouraged that Susie has written a book on this topic from a Christian perspective. It has an uplifting and hope-giving message that is so needed for Christian women who are feeling alone in their own marriages today. She gives us encouragement by giving a variety of women's perspectives and reminding us that there is hope in the midst of the valley that we seem to be in at this point in time. I highly recommend this book to any woman who seems to be feeling alone in their own marriage. Based on this book, I plan to recommend a bible study group with women in my church.
By Andrea Beattie – March 10, 2008
Alone in Marriage
I have read many books on this topic over the years but this book is much more practical. It doesn't just give me information that helps me understand my situation, but gives me tools to actually transform my attitude and my reaction to my situation. I love the "Lending a Hand" section at the end of each chapter which narrows down many aspects of the chapter and sums them up succinctly. The prayers at the end of each chapter are worth the price of the book. Whatever the circumstances of your marriage you will be challenged and blessed in your relationship with Jesus and rewarded with peace in your marriage.
By K. Blake – January 30, 2008
Totally Blessed!
I laughed and cried throughout this book! Susie is not afraid to share real situations, hers and others, to teach, inspire and guide us through a process of overcoming pitfalls in our marriages. She calls us upward to faith and the overcoming power of a Living God. I loved this book! She calls these trying times, 'one sided seasons'. It was so interesting to me that her husband, Kevin, also share about his 'one sided season' in their marriage. It was great to hear his perspective. This book brings God's wisdom to bear on times like these that we all go through.
Bonnie N – September 1, 2007
A Gift to Treasure
This book was such a gift and blessing to my spirit. I appreciate the fact that Mrs. Larson didn't "bad mouth" husbands or put the blame on them, but rather emphasized the fact that GOD can work miraculously even in the most one-sided situations. She reminds us that we all have our flaws and that the canvas of marriage is an excellent place for GOD to create HIS masterpiece. She offers many spiritually practical ways of working through the anxiety, fear, and anger that understandably surface during these times, and she also provides numerous examples of how GOD works through even the most difficult circumstances.
I was doubly blessed to find that many of her suggestions and insight have spilled over into other areas of my life that aren't marriage related. I highly recommend this book to my married friends and also my single friends who are waiting for their mates. I truly believe that the more biblically based information we receive the better prepared we are to face the battles ahead. (Thank you for sharing such a great gift!)
S Clark – August 25, 2007
Wonderful Book!
Author Susie Larson certainly knows how to connect with her reader. This book will touch the heart of any woman who has ever gone through a season of pain. She shares stories of other women as well as herself and gives excellent advice to help any woman through a myriad of tough situations. I found the book open and honest and a pleasure to read as well as a great learning experience as the author dealt with destructive attitudes such anger, worry, and self-pity, to name a few. I found myself reading this book with my Bible open along side it. I highly recommend this book...and if you have a friend who feels alone in her marriage, I recommend you share it!
Mrs. Patricia ChadwickAugust 4, 2007
Alone in Marriage by Susie Larson
If you have ever felt that you are carrying more than your share of the load in your marriage then this book is for you. Filled with stories of individuals who have walked through seasons of pain, disappointment, and frustration, this book gives real, practical helps on how to avoid getting stuck in anger, self-pity and other destructive attitudes. Instead you will be pointed to answers that will help you climb to the heights God has called you to. I plan to recommend this resource to the individuals that my wife and I mentor.
Larry Ballard – July 28, 2007
Alone in Marriage: Walking with God When It's All Up to You
This book is excellent and full of truths that will help any woman struggling during a difficult season of marriage. The author, Susie Larson, addresses some of the toughest paths women cross--our anger, our worries, our fears, lies that we believe--and redirects our focus upward to gain God's perspective and claim the incredible love God has for us. The reader is not left `alone' in their situation but is given steps to take when the heart or mind is weak--firm steps of truth grounded in Scripture. Susie shares with humility and honesty from her own personal life and through testimonies of women who found themselves in times of emotional, financial, spiritual crisis. She isn't afraid to ask the hard questions nor quiet about the message of God's love. I found the book profoundly helpful in my marriage and in my walk with God.
Cindy Larson – July 21, 2007
Alone in Marriage
This book is so uplifting & encouraging to someone married but walking alone for a time. It's like an angel on your shoulder saying you can do this... just keep walking. I could have easily given up and walked away from my marriage many times. This book put the fight back in me. It gave me the strength and courage to continue on. I am so grateful!!! I highly recommend this book to anyone feeling alone in their marriage for whatever reason.
Daryl Jackson – July 1, 2007