by Dr. Charles D. Schmitz & Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz $29.95, 320 pages, hard cover “Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage,” is a new book about successful marriages and relationships by Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz. The doctors conducted research on more than 15,000 years of successful marriages across cultures and continents, providing a refreshing and uplifting perspective into one of society's most valuable institutions. As a candid glimpse into the lives of successfully married couples, “Golden Anniversaries” provides a uniquely positive perspective on what makes marriages survive and thrive. Using poignant, real-life stories to uncover the “Seven Secrets for Successful Marriage,” the book captures the essence of more than 25 years of interviews with successfully married couples in the United States and around the world. The central point of Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz’s research is that successful love and relationships are an accumulation of the “little things.” It isn’t enough to just think about the little things or merely talk about the “little things,” the authors note, one must DO the “little things” every day to make love and relationships last. "We are delighted to recommend ‘Golden Anniversaries’ to anyone who is thinking about getting married. ‘Golden Anniversaries’ gives tips and anecdotes about how to help build loving and lasting marital relationships. This book is a must read for those who want a successful marriage and a happy family. We have been married for more than 60 years and are more in love now than ever. It is a pleasure to be included in this book, and we heartily endorse its secrets for a successful marriage." Sandy and Pris McDonnell Sandy is former CEO of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, and they both are major benefactors for character education around the United States "Drs. Charles and Liz Schmitz have written a gem of a book about successful love, marriage and relationships. The resonating theme of their wonderful book is that love is simple to understand and to make work, but, alas, too many people just won't do the little things on a daily basis that matter in their loving relationship. For this reason, too many relationships end, in divorce, in separation, in failure. It shouldn't be that way, and their book is a lasting testament to all of the wonderful marriages and relationships that have survived and thrived. People in love everywhere should read their book.” Dr. Mark Pope, Past President of the American Counseling Association “Charley and Liz Schmitz completed their superb book, ‘Golden Anniversaries,’ in honor of their own 40th wedding anniversary. As someone who has followed their work for two decades, I can attest to their wonderfully loving and successful marriage. For 25 years they have interviewed other successfully married couples like themselves in an effort to discover whether there are pervasive characteristics present in all successful marriages. Their interview protocol adhered to the mantra at the Gallup Organization – ‘If you want to learn about success, study success.’ The results of their findings will prove to be a valuable guide to understanding successful marriage. This book will make a positive difference in your life.” Dr. Cheryl Beamer, Vice President The Gallup Organization |