Let's get one thing established here first. I like to see who wrote the book that has the potential to influence me. Juli Slattery is a widely known clinical psychologist, author, and broadcast media professional with over 25 years of experience counseling and teaching women. She is known for her commitment to biblical principles and is a highly sought after speaker. She was the former co-host of the Focus on the Family Broadcast and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, an international non-profit designed to minister to women. Well, I believe the author knows what she is talking about!

In my opinion, this book should be read by every woman to prepare for marriage and by every woman who wants to improve their relationship with her husband. Even after more than 30 years as a wife, I found that I needed to be reminded of some of the "best practices"!

I found a couple of the chapters a harder read. For example, I think I will have to reread the chapter on submission. But I really liked the way the author described what submission means. It was like a light bulb went on in my head!

Overall, a biblically sound book for every Christian woman who wants the best for her marriage.

"Finding the Hero in Your Husband" is a book which I have recommended and bought for others over the years. I am excited about this "Revisited" edition. Juli shares examples of her own marriage as wells as others examples throughout the title. I will continue to recommend this book to others.

Synopsis: “Do you know that you have a lot of power in your marriage? Your power is a dynamic tool that can be used either to build intimacy or sabotage it.” While the title talks about finding the hero in your husband, really this book is all about your role as a wife and using that role in a godly way. It covers a variety of topics including different marriage roles, intimacy, career, and family life just to name a few. Dr. Juli Slattery brings married women solid, Biblical truth in her book, Finding the Hero in Your Husband.

Analysis: If you’re looking for a small handbook on marriage, this book is an excellent place to start! Reading through it I felt like I was sitting down with Dr. Juli Slattery and having a cup of coffee. Yes, she’s professional, but she’s easy to listen to and kind. She gives excellent biblical advice in a practical manner. And to be really transparent, I felt like she was speaking directly to me in every chapter! As someone still young in my married life, this book gave me tons of tools and tips to work on to improve my role as a wife and my relationship with my husband. I’d highly recommend this one for all wives seeking a godly marriage!

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I've had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Slattery speak at conferences more than once and read the earlier edition of this book many years ago. My husband and I are in a different season in our marriage now, our kids are older, but this time reading it was no less impact than the first. Regardless of where you are in your marriage, I strongly recommend this as a way to reconnect, reignite and most important, realign your marriage.to one with Christ at it's center.

This book is all about how to use your power and influence in your marriage to build your husband up, not beat him up (even unintentionally). She discusses how men work, what they need, and how they differ from us ladies. This helps us know how to love, serve, and encourage them the best!

I love that she uses Bible texts throughout the book to not only explain God’s big picture design for marriage but also how we navigate the specific day to day issues of communication, intimacy (inside and outside the bedroom), conflict, past experiences, etc.

Slattery does a good job of being very specific about what the Bible teaches. She’s done her homework to make sure what she’s teaching aligns with God’s word - which makes what she has to say all the more powerful because it is timeless wisdom from the God who made us, loves us, and designed marriage.

Slattery shows how our femininity is a strength and an asset to our marriage and that strong men have their leadership made better by supportive, strong, respectful, loving wives. She anticipates readers’ potential questions and answers them carefully and thoroughly.

I hope this doesn’t come out badly, but I don’t often enjoy Christian nonfiction written by women especially about “women’s issues” - but I truly enjoyed this book and recommend it to any wife no matter how long you’ve been married.

Thank you to @netgalley for the eARC!

Finding the Hero in your Husband provides both a great Biblical foundation as well as practical knowledge. I love how the author speaks to all readers and doesn't offer a perfect marriage but steps towards intimacy in your marriage and points towards intimacy with Christ as the goalm

Thank you to Health Communication Inc and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book. My thoughts are my own.

As a word of introduction, I first heard Dr. Slattery on a radio broadcast. Since then, I've listened to her podcast and read several of her books.

In fact, I jumped at the chance to read Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited. Hers is a voice of Biblical reason in an ever-changing culture.

While reading, I remembered who I was as a young bride. In fact, I recalled the good and the bad of those early years. Looking back, I hope I have grown since then!

That's not to say I didn't get anything out of reading it as a wife of 18 years. Rather, I highlighted substantially, knowing that I am always learning. I read areas that convicted me of attitudes that need to change.

This book touches specifically on all aspects of marriage. Topics include communication, physical intimacy, submission and boundaries. Again, she even discusses difficult subjects, and as a result touches on abuse and addiction.

After reading this book, I recommend that every wife read it. No matter what stage she is in. It would be the perfect gift for a bridal shower. Additionally, this would be a great book to read in a small group or counseling setting.

Why You Should Read This Book
After five years of marriage, Dr. Slattery decided to write the first version of Finding the Hero in Your Husband. Imagine that! I don't think I was anywhere near ready to write a book on marriage 13 years ago. Even today, I still don't think I could!

In contrast, Dr. Slattery took the challenge.

Now, after 20 years, she has returned, with an extensive rewrite that incorporates her life experience as a wife, as well as a seasoned counselor. To me, this represents the best of both worlds. First, we can see Dr. Slattery as a young bride, encouraging wives to celebrate their husbands' qualities as a younger woman. We can also see Dr. Slattery's added wisdom from her years as a wife and a wise counselor.

To me, this is the biggest reason this book differs from other marriage resources. Additionally, like I said before, Dr. Slattery's message has been constant. She stands firm on her Biblical values. She uses the scriptures throughout the book, pointing us back to God's word.