Wife School: Where Women Learn the Secrets of Making Husbands Happy (Genie Series)

Quoting Captain Planet just seemed the best way to sum up this gift of a book. While there are a few aspects to this book I didn't like which I will detail at the end of this review, they are pretty superficial, and the benefits of reading and putting into action the lessons of this book FAR, FAR exceed the petty annoyances it contained for me.For a self-help book, this book gave me so much: laugh out loud moments, tears of both joy and sorrow, moments of revelation and humility, gulps of embarrassment and shame, even outrage. All of this couched in the most engaging, page-turner of a fictional story starring a Genie and a big-mouthed, stubborn know-it-all wife who has much to learn. As we all do as wives. It all centers around learning and LIVING the eight A's with "the man we were given to love" : acceptance, admiration, attention, affection, approval, authority, activities and appreciation.Since I married, I have studied many marriage books all of which were a boon, but I honestly feel like I could have tossed them all and just read this one. She covers a lot I've read elsewhere, but brings in other HUGE ideas that just made my jaw drop at times (like negotiating sex! It is in there, you gotta read this!).Prepare yourself to be humbled, but then empowered. Domestic Bliss is coming. Not overnight, but inevitably.BOTTOMLINE: I think every woman in the world should read this book because even if you aren't married, it will help you find harmony with all of the men in your life. Using some of these A's on my little brother changed his attitude overnight!As to my superficial complaints...First, the author mentions she plans to release future editions of this book and that is wise because there are so many references to modern day pop culture that this book will seem dated in no time (still the advice will be priceless). At the same time, this makes the book feel fresh and really relevant...for now!Secondly, the author is most definitely pushing her own little agenda for eating, parenting and a couple of other things. Sometimes the holier-than-thou, looking down-her-nose attitude is so nauseating but this might just be in keeping with the know-it-all, zero-compassion character of the story's heroine Jessica. I chose to overlook these moments in the book and press on.Third, she really cops out on the money issue by shamelessly plugging Dave Ramsey. I know the author and Dave are both from Tennessee, but why bother making a chapter that let's you think you are going to hear something new on this topic? Just stick him in a resources section.Fourth, I am mad that I don't have a Genie to give me "happys"!!!Finally, and this didn't bother me at all believing in God as I do, but the book is written from a Christian perspective and in many ways based on Biblical prinicples. I extend my pity now to the many women who may allow this to turn them off to the priceless, Priceless, PRICELESS ideas and tools buried throughout this book. One need not agree with everything the author says, one can read with discrimination because we are all human and have differing perspectives. This book is written by a person of faith, of the Christian faith--but take the gift and overlook the wrapping if it is not to your taste...why should only Christian wives have happy homes and husbands that adore them and families that stay together after reading this book? Open your heart a little, and then open your mind a bit more, and let your sister in light and love who wrote this book for you show you how to take charge of your marriage.

My husband lost his love for me and would have left if not for the fear of losing half of everything he worked so hard for. I would not have blamed him. I started on this book a few years ago, but put it down after a few chapters - I was discouraged because what Julie recommends is not easy to do, but given the serious state of marriage now and the fact that a counselor was not helping, I was desperate and picked it back up. I started from the beginning again.You are going to have your doubts if this will work, you are going to have the thought of "why should I go first" and "What about me?". If you want a great marriage, you will go first and you will put the "what about me" aside. It's not easy, but can be done. And you will make mistakes, but try not to be so hard on yourself - you cannot move forward when you are looking backwards.The one thing I didn't realize would happen and that Julie doesn't really touch on but lightly is that it will get worse before it gets better. In other words when I started to practice these principles about two & half months ago my husband noticed, but he a part of him seem to not believe. Because he did not believe (or was waiting for the proverbial "other shoe to drop") he began to test me, judge me and pick me apart. It was VERY CHALLENGING to say the least. It made wonder why the heck I was going out of my way to try to be a good wife to him. But I stayed the course, tried not to let it offend and definitely did not engage him on this behavior.Then a few nights ago he asked me "Who are you?" which expressed his appreciation, his realization that I am changing to be a good wife. It felt so wonderful!!!! That night he came to bed and cuddled with me. I have also noticed his "testing" me has diminished a lot and then yesterday he actually bought tickets for something (it's a surprise) and told me we are having date night. This is a man who plans things with his friends, but does not plans things with me. I am sooooooo happy!I didn't realize how much I was doing wrong until I read this eye-opening book! I am not very religious, but I am spiritual and I thank God for sending me this book and giving me the strength and open mind to try it. But most important I am grateful for the blessing that it is working!!!!!!

As a child of parents with multiple broken marriages, this book has been a huge eye-opener!I would describe it as grandmother wisdom on how to make a marriage work and be wonderful, that should’ve been passed down to us all.It’s extremely inspiring to know that this knowledge exists and I plan to reread it several times.While the title may not be appealing to some, the content is mind-blowing for anyone willing to put some work into creating and nurturing a beautiful relationship.I believe the author is Christian but the style of writing would appeal to all.I am EVER so grateful that Julie N Gordon wrote this book. She has vast knowledge.

The characters are interesting but the female is just plan irritating..I would Not want to be her husband or kids . Helps put your own marriage in to perspective

This is by far the best book I have read. I can relate to it and it explains things in a way that I never thought of before. I highly recommend it!!!

I bought this book on my journey to better my relationship with my long term partner. This book is a great modern version of Total Woman and also a great follow on book from any of the Dr Laura Schlesinger books about relationships, but it goes deeper than both in giving great examples on how to word sentences properly and what to say instead of just what not to say. A great helpful approach for those of us with foot in mouth syndrome!It covers a wide range of female gripes with their men and gives you the mans' perspective on them as to why he doesn't feel or see the situation the same as we do. The book gives advice on how to approach your man with a sweet and kind nature instead of a demanding and critical attack. It tells us women where we make our mistakes with taking our men for granted and are unappreciative of all the little things they do for us.It also comes with a workbook to help you write down the lists that "the genie" instructs us to do. These lists help keep us aware of all the magical things we love about our partners and husbands, the lists also help us feel better when we are dissapointed, just go to your lists and you will see you don't have it quite as bad as you think you do.I would recommend this book for Christian and non christian women all over who are serious about treating their man with the respect and decency he deserves for slaying our dragons day in and day out. This book is not for the feminist movement types!!! You will balk at the advice given.