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Book Resources |
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Disclaimer:
This is not an endorsement of any theory or approach to
counseling, or an assurance that all material is biblical.
These are recommended resources only!
Books in blue are highly recommended by Dr. Gilbert.
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Sex
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Arterburn
Every Man's Battle:
Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a
Time
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Arterburn
Every Women’s Desire
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Arterburn
Every Young Man's Battle:
Strategies for Victory in the Real World of Sexual
Temptation
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Arterburn
Every Young Woman's Battle:
Guarding Your Mind, Heart, and Body in a Sex-Saturated
World
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Carnes
Contrary to Love
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Earle & Laasar
Pornography Trap:
Setting Pastors and Laypersons Free from Sexual
Addiction
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Ethridge
Every Woman's Battle:
Discovering God's Plan for Sexual and Emotional
Fulfillment
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Gross
Dirty Little Secret:
Uncovering the Truth behind Porn
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Hart, Weber, & Taylor
Secrets of Eve
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One of the best resources regarding female sexuality;
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Hart
The Sexual Man
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Harris
Not Even a Hint
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LaHaye
The Act of Marriage:
The Beauty of Sexual Marriage
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Leman
Sheet Music:
Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
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A funny candid conversation about the sexual
relationship in marriage. A must read for couples.
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Leman
Sex Begins in the Kitchen,
Repack: Creating Intimacy to Make Your Marriage Sizzle
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Great marriage book in general. You will not want to
miss this refreshing look at sex in marriage.
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McCluskey
When Two Become One:
Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
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Penner
The Gift of Sex
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Penner
Getting Your Sex Life of to a Great Start
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A must read for nearly married couples. Wait until a
few days before the wedding to dive into this one.
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Penner
Married Guys Guide to Great Sex
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Penner
Restoring the
Pleasure
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Rosenau
A Celebration Sex:
A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy
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Rosenau
A Celebration of Sex for Newlyweds
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A must read for nearly married couples. Wait until a
few days before the wedding to dive into this one.
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Rosenau
Celebration of Sex After 50
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Wheat
Intended for Pleasure:
Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian
Marriages
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Secular
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Berman
For Women Only
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Hyde
Understanding Human Sexuality
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(no author)
The Kinsey Corruption
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Stone
Difficult Conversations
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Fischer
Getting to YES!
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Goodman
Basic Skills for the New Mediator
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Gottman
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
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Excellent resource with solid data backing all of his
propositions. John Gottman is a leader in the field.
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Gottman
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail
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Another great resources by Gottman. |
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Frankl
Man’s Search for Meaning
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Dating
How Can I Be Sure: Questions to Ask Before You Get
Married – Phillips (1978; 1999)
What You Need to Know Before You Fall in Love:
Discover the Secrets to Finding a Love that Will Last a Lifetime –
Nicholson (1995)
Single Focus: Understanding Single Adults – Barna
(2003)
Becoming a Friend and Lover – Purnell (1986; 1990)
Finding the Love of Your Life – Warren (1992)
Boundaries in Dating: Making Dating Work – Cloud &
Townsend (2000)
The 10 Commandments of Dating: Time-Tested Laws for
Building Successful Relationships – Young & Adams (1999)
Before You Marry: The All-Time Favorite Bible Study
for Future Brides and Grooms – Peterson (1974)
Before The Ring: Question Worth Asking – Coleman
(1991)
Devotions for Dating Couples: Building a Foundation
for Spiritual Intimacy – Young & Adams (2001)
The One: A Realistic Guide to Choosing Your Soul
mate – Young & Adams (2001)
Marriable: Taking the Desperate Out of Dating –
DiMarco & DiMarco (2005)
Too Close Too Soon: Experience-tested advice: How
to Distinguish Attraction from Love-and Avoid the Disillusionment of
Premature Intimacy – Talley & Reed (1982; 1990)
Are We Compatible: Strategies for Making Your
Personality and Background Differences Work for You – Not Against You –
Rollins (1995)
Getting Ready for the Wedding: All You Need to Know
Before You Say I Do – Parrott & Parrott (1998)
When God Writes Your Love Story: The Ultimate Guide
to Guy/Girl Relationships – Ludy & Ludy (1999)
When Dreams Come True: Discover a Love Worth
Waiting For – Ludy & Ludy (2000)
Lady in Waiting: Developing Your Love Relationships
– Jones & Kendall (1995)
Single and Content: Experiencing Singleness in a
Paired-Off World – Anders, Clement, Conti & Trent (1999)
Finding Contentment: When Momentary Happiness Just
Isn’t Enough – Warren (1997)
The Complete Book of Wedding Vows: The Importance
of How You Say I Do – Wright (2001)
Finding the Perfect Mate – Wright (1995)
Starting Out Together: A Devotional for Dating or
Engaged Couples – Wright (1996)
Adventures in Singlehood: A Road map for Singles –
Shellenberger & Ross (1996)
Marriage
For Better or For Worse: Understanding Your Husband
– Smalley (1979; 1988)
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Spouse – Wright &
Oliver (1994; 1996)
Love for All Seasons: Eight Ways to Nurture
Intimacy – Trent (1996)
The Language of Love: A Powerful Way to Maximize
Insight, Intimacy, & Understanding – Smalley & Trent (1988)
Your Love and marriage: Dr. Harley Answers Your
Most Personal Questions – Harley (1997)
Men & Women: Enjoying the Difference – Crabb (1991)
Making Love Last Forever – Smalley (1996)
Creative Romance: Hundreds of Ways to Say I Love
You and Much More! – Fields (1991)
Letters to Phillip: On How to Treat a Woman – Shedd
(1968)
Letters to Karen: On Keeping Love in Marriage –
Shedd (1965)
Do-It-Yourself Relationship Mender: A Remarkable
Remedy for Unresolved Conflict – Rosberg (1995)
Strategies for a Successful Marriage: A Study Guide
for Men – Wagner (1994)
Catching the Rhythm of Love: Experience Your Way to
a Spectacular Marriage – Warren (2000)
40 Unforgettable Dates with Your Mate: Creative
Ways to Meet the Love Needs of Husbands and Wives – Rosberg & Rosberg
(2002)
Winning Your Husband Back Before It’s Too Late –
Whether He’s Left Physically or Emotionally – Smalley & Smalley (1999)
How to Live With Them Since You Can’t Live Without
Them: Developing the Knowledge, Skills, and Decisions for Successful
Relationships – Tirabassi & Tirabassi (1998)
He Said, She Said: Candid Conversations About the
Making of a Great Marriage – Gillham & Gillham (
Sex
Pure Joy!: The Positive Side of Single Sexuality –
Stedman (1993)
The Truth About Sex – Arthur (2002; 2005)
Getting Your Sex Life Off to A Great Start: A Guide
for Engaged and Newlywed Couples – Penner & Penner (1994)
The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment –
Penner & Penner (1981)
The Act of Marriage: The Beauty of Sexual Love –
LaHaye (1976)
Men & Sex: Discovering Greater Love, Passion, &
Intimacy with Your Wife – Penner & Penner (1997)
Sex begins in the Kitchen: Because Love is an
All-Day Affair – Leman (1999)
Sexual Happiness in Marriage: A Christian View of
Sex and Marriage – Miles (1967)
A Joyful Meeting: Sexuality in Marriage – Grace &
Grace (1980; 1995)
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