Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Marriage and Home. What do you think? What changes would you make to the list?
Akin, Daniel L. God on Sex: The Creator’s Ideas about Love, Intimacy and Marriage from the Song of Songs. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2003.
Crabb, Lawrence J. The Marriage Builder: A Blueprint for Couples and Counselors. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.
Cutrer, William, and Sandra Glahn. When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1997.
Dobson James. Parenting Isn’t for Cowards. Dallas: Word, 1987.
_______ . The New Dare to Discipline. Wheaton: Tyndale, 1992.
Harley, Williard F., Jr. His Needs, Her Needs. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994.
Lahaye, Tim and Beverly. The Act of Marriage. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976.
Powlison, David. Seeing With New Eyes. Phillipsberg, N.J.: P & R, 2003.
Smalley, Gary, and John Trent. The Gift of the Blessing. upd. and exp. Nashville: Nelson, 1993.
Thomas, Gary. Sacred Marriage. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.
Tripp, Paul David. Shepherding a Child’s Heart. rev. ed. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press, 1998.
Wheat, Ed, and Gaye. Intended for Pleasure. rev. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981.
Wright, H. Norman. Marital Counseling: A Biblically-Based Behavioral, Cognitive Approach. Denver: Christian Marriage Enrichment, 1981.
_______ . Pre-Marital Counseling. Chicago: Moody, 1977.