For Those Considering Marriage...

egs · #1 09-05-2002, 07:50 PM

This may be a little off the focus of this group's focus but it may be helpful to those who are contemplating marriage, those engaged and yes, even those who are already married.
The Am. Correctional Association publishes a manual called, "Considering Marriage: A Premarital Workbook for Couples Separated by Incarceration", by Mary K. Friskics-Warren. When I purchased copies, it was about $12.00/copy. You can purchase by getting info. from the ACA website or by calling them at 1-800-825-BOOK. At one time you could order this book from Amazon but I'm not sure that is still an available option.

I bought one for myself and one for my then-partner [who was in prison]. We selected various assignments from the book and worked on them at the same time--then we shared our work with eachother, in writing and again on visits. We found many aspects of the book very helpful. I know other women who have also used this book and found it very useful. Some of the assignments ask you to address some difficult, but I think, crucial aspects of one's relationship. It made me think, sometimes worry, sometimes laugh, sometimes soul-searching. Most of all, it helped me to become more honest with myself about my relationship--and in turn, be more forthright in sharing more openly and directly with my then-partner.

egs
AJFA

Shortie · #2 09-05-2002, 08:15 PM

thanks for the info...

horsegal · #3 09-05-2002, 08:51 PM

I'll have to check it out!

CARLAxoxoxTODD · #4 09-06-2002, 12:11 AM

Egs,

Thanks for sharing that with us. I'm sure that this book (if still in publication) will be a useful tool to one of our PTO members.

Thanks again!

Mrs. H · #5 09-06-2002, 12:26 AM

Sounds great! Thank you for the info!

T

KRIS_NC · #6 09-06-2002, 03:34 PM

IM GONNA TRY TO GET THIS BOOK THANX

shalove · #7 09-29-2002, 10:56 PM

I am going to see if this book is available if so then i am going to get it. I dont know if he can have books sent to him but if so then i will see if he can get that becasue that is something we can do for and make our relationship even better. Thanks a lot!!!!!

LonleySadnAlone · #8 05-03-2007, 11:44 PM

i am def goin to get a copy for me and my fiance, his mom allready said she would get them for us, now we just have to know whear he is goin to be for awhile so we can send it to him, i hope it helps, i cant find many reviews on it except here

nad_25 · #9 05-18-2007, 09:29 AM

I have heard that this book depicts inmates in a very negative way and is biased...anyone else ever read it?

niuyoricanpr · #10 06-04-2007, 11:35 PM

They have it at Amazon.com for $5.00 (new) there are a couple of reviews you should read.