[The Language of Love & Respect] by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' best-selling book, Love & Respect, is followed up here by The Language of Love & Respect: Cracking the Communication Code With Your Mate. Communication between couples is a huge marriage issue. Why? Because they're speaking two different languages and may not even know it! In this book, Dr. Eggerichs  gives a practical approach to communication between husbands and wives. They speak distinctly different languages; for him, respect. For her, love.

I will tell you right now that I am not actually married, but I am in a very committed relationship, so I could learn from this book as well. I very much enjoyed Dr. Eggerichs' stories and examples from his own life, and reading this book really helped me to realize just how differently men and women think and speak. The steps given for better communication seem applicable and certainly not impossible. I think this book has helped me to stop and think before getting upset over something my sweetheart did (or didn't) say.

My one problem with this book? It did feel slightly repetitive. It may just be to really get the principles into your head, but it was distracting to me. Overall, I did enjoy the read.

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**I received a review copy of this book. I was not paid/reimbursed in any other way. I read the book and gave my honest opinions.**

[The Tallest of Smalls] by Max Lucado, Illustrated by Maria Monescillo

In Max Lucado's latest book, The Tallest of Smalls, 6:00 in the evening is a very important time. It's when everyone gathers to see who will be chosen to get a new gift...a pair of stilts.

You see, if you get a pair of stilts, you really are pretty cool. Classy. Special. Important. Everyone wants their own pair of stilts.

A little boy named Ollie wants a pair. And finally, his day comes! However, stilts aren't all they're cracked up to be. And then Ollie meets someone who shows him why he's special without stilts.

Even though I'm not a kid anymore, I enjoyed this book. I believe it's message is important to all ages! I know the 5 year old in my house will love it. I love that the story really represents life. If you're not cool, you're not good enough. But no one needs a pair of "stilts" when they are loved by the Savior!

Maybe your child is struggling with feeling insignificant or unimportant? I'd encourage you to pick up The Tallest of Smalls and enjoy reading it together. Max Lucado's words really are an encouragement!

**I received a review copy of this book, but I was not paid in any way for my review. The review is my opinion of the book. Thanks!**