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5.0 out of 5 stars This book has the power to change divorce statistics., 2 Feb 1999

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This book is absolutely revolutionary. Divorce statistics and the health statistics of married women ar scary, but they need not be if women will read this book! Dalma Heyn has put into writing what most women are thinking and feeling but afraid to talk about. Now we have a chance to understand that we should remain ourselves and dodge the stereotypes of "wives" if we want to keep our marriage alive. For centuries we have been told to do it wrong thus setting the divorce statistics at an all time high and women's self esteem at an all time low. A must read for women of all ages and all marital statuses.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A truly eye opening description of marriage, 9 Oct 1998

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Being yet another person who does not want her marriage to end in divorce(again!), I stumbled upon this book and am glad I did! For a long time I have believed that the men were at fault or that I was a crazy, unreasonable person that was not fit for marriage. This book has shown me that I am not alone and that a great marriage is possible between my husband and I, if I continue to work at reforming "the Wife" and defying "the Witness", instead of myself or my husband. God bless you. Thank you.

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4.0 out of 5 stars How women are transformed when they marry., 12 May 1998

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This review is from: Marriage Shock: The Transformation of Women into Wives (Hardcover)

This should be required reading for any woman of any age who is contemplating marriage. The author defines the social dictates that are so pervasive in our society and how they can influence women to assume stereotypical characteristics of a "wife" while sacrificing their autonomy and sense of self.

Both the evolution of the historical definition of "wife" and the way those values continue to be transmitted are examined, as well as the devastating effect this transformation has on both the individual and the marriage.

If nothing else, read this to be forewarned of the pitfalls that lie ahead and to understand the preconceptions that might influence a woman's behaviour in marriage.

The book is a lot cheaper than a divorce.