Reviewed by Rama Gaind.
By Joanne Wilson, Woodslane, $29.99.
The Relationship Rejuvenator, Wilson provides the DIY Relationship Renovation manual and also points out how important it is to fully read the instructions.
Quoting her favourite author: “The right book in the right hands at the right time can save a marriage, avert a mistake, demand a decision, plant a seed, conceive a dream, solve a problem and prompt a prayer. I pray this book is one of them!”
There’s every reason it could be a saviour! Wilson is a professional counsellor, neuropsychotherapist, speaker and a renowned pioneer in her field. She admits to being an avid observer of relationships.
“I’m relieved I had the strength to not settle for a partner with inconsistent values to mine – for without it, I never would have met my perfect match. This also gives me firsthand experience of navigating life with someone who is not a clone of myself. I’ve been proudly married for 13 years …”
Relationships are fundamental to our mental health and more than ever we rely on the security and support from our loved ones during the uncertainty of a pandemic. The maintenance and attention to our relationship is often overlooked leaving it to run its own course that can result in conflict disconnection and loneliness.
We regularly service our cars and renovate our homes, so why not a relationship?
Renovate Your Relationship is a revolutionary yet simple guide to respectfully approaching conflict consistently. It results in more meaningful, healthier and happier outcomes for couples.
Joanne draws upon decades of working with couples and singles to provide a practical guide to overcoming common relationship issues from self-awareness, communication, conflict, parenting and infidelity. Covering all significant life stages, it’s accessibly written with amusing stories that will likely make you laugh, cringe and resonate with the tools and expert advice.
Joanne, specialist in relationships and pre-marriage therapy, sent a thoughtful, personal note: “With gratitude for helping me to spread the love to positively impact generations”. Unpack this toolbox with care and affection!
