Now...this may sound contrary to writing a review blog, which would normally support, debate or oppose an idea, item, product, etc, but I am suggesting a book that I feel is definitely worth a read. The book is titled, "Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage," by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Gilbert does a fabulous job of researching/asking questions about marriage globally. As someone who has travelled quite a bit myself, it's amazing to hear how international ideals and rituals are similar or vastly different. One such topic is the concept of marriage. In many societies, marriage is a form of survival. It's also a "class" assurance or denial. In some cases a marriage doesn't even involve the opinions of those directly involved, thus, strips them of freedom of will or choice. Kind of pulls the rug out from underneath the idea of pleasure or passion when it pertains to a committed relationship, doesn't it?
For my Christian friends...this is NOT a self-help, Christian-eeze type of book on how to better your relationship....nor is it a way to find the right partner in 90 days or less. For my secular(non-Christian) friends, this is not a 3 to 10 step system to better your sex life...or how to solve the "picky problem." What the book does uncover, for me, is the unrealistic emphasis our Western civilization (Greek thinking) has placed on marriage..and how marriage is ultimately suppose to add uncompromisable bliss (which I will say even within 6 months of marriage I have realized is bunk). I truly believe because we have placed such focus on marriage bringing "heavenly" happiness...we have literally unstitched, in someways, the whole idea of why God created matrimony. We have made it selfish and a contrite...instead of a calling and holy. We have made it about passion and pleasure instead of purpose and eternally minded.
"Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage," by Elizabeth Gilbert in my opinion is worth a read!!!! I believe it is very controversial and not for the faint of heart...but it's knowledge...and knowledge is priceless.
Gilbert is a delightfully, fun read...with many twist and turns...which as we know...keeps things interesting. So keep the brain power pumping! lol
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