Uncommon Marriage: Learning about Lasting Love and Overcoming Life's Obstacles Together Audiobook CD – Audiobook, CD, Unabridged Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Dungy Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1414383711 | Format: PDF
Uncommon Marriage: Learning about Lasting Love and Overcoming Life's Obstacles Together Audiobook CD – Audiobook, CD, Unabridged Description
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With a “he said/she said” format, former NFL coach Dungy (
Quiet Strength) and his wife, Lauren, share lessons learned over more than 30 years of marriage. They are different in personality, but their deep faith and commitment to their relationship help them grow closer through career changes, multiple moves, the rearing of nine children, and family tragedy. They discuss the wide variety of incidents and factors that have strengthened their marriage, like working through different communication styles and learning the importance of praying together. They also share the difficulties through which they have walked together, like being in the public eye—Tony became the first African-American head coach to guide a team to the Super Bowl; dealing with the loss of a parent; and coping with the suicide of their son. They offer their thoughts in personal, conversational style with the hope that readers can recognize some part of their own marriage and be able to find guidance, hope, and encouragement. The book reads more like an enjoyable chat with longtime friends than the helpful marriage guidebook that it is. (Publishers Weekly)
From the Inside Flap
For better or for worse. . . .In thirty years of marriage, Tony and Lauren have truly learned what it means to be on the same page as a couple. After nine children, a life in the spotlight, and countless triumphs and losses, they know that staying connected and communicating well isn’t just necessary to get married—but to make marriage last no matter what.
In
Uncommon Marriage, the Dungys share their hard-won insights on:
- Discovering what true commitment is all about
- Getting past the inevitable tensions in a relationship
- Arguing smart and winning as a team
- Handling in-law issues and embracing each other’s families
- Working through obstacles to end up in a place of wonderful blessings
- Understanding God’s plan for you as a couple
Uncommon Marriage is a celebration of love and family, a collection of unforgettable stories from a beloved and respected couple, and a playbook for strengthening and improving your own relationship.
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- Publisher: Tyndale Momentum; Unabridged edition (February 4, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1414383711
- ISBN-13: 978-1414383712
- Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.9 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Two years ago, I got a random phone call from Coach Tony Dungy. At first I thought it was a prank, but it wasn't. Tony was coming to Eugene, Oregon to watch his son practice at the University. He wanted to help us at The Mentoring Project recruit more mentors. Someone gave him my phone number, and he was offering to come. I had never met him before, he just wanted to help.
Coach made the drive from Eugene to Portland, bringing his kids. He met mentors, kids, pastors, leaders and took his careful time with each one - giving each person full and unhurried attention. An hour later, he spoke to hundreds of men calling them to be "Mentor Leaders." It was our biggest mentor recruiting day ever.
After Coach finished speaking, he spent THREE hours in the lobby, meeting every person who wanted to talk. He took time with each person. After that, it was mid-afternoon, and Coach asked if I needed anything else. So we made a short video of him talking about mentoring. We walked to his car together, and I asked him a personal question about fathering. His answer was surprisingly vulnerable and wise. Then he got in his Honda Pilot with his kids and drove back to Eugene. Make no mistake: Coach Dungy lives an uncommon life. He serves and gives and gives and serves. He is confident and humble. He is a faithful husband, a loving father, and he exudes quiet strength.
His book on marriage may be his best one yet - filled with simple wisdom and vulnerability, especially gripping as both he and Lauren shares about losing their son, James. This part of the book makes Tony feel "real." He's not just the SuperBowl winning head coach, he has faced the worst kinds of loss.
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