Love as a Way of Life
by Gary Chapman
Seven traits of a loving person (kindness, patience, forgiveness, courtesy, humility, generosity, honesty) applied to marriage, parenting, work and community. Chapman beyond the love languages, gentle and general.
Read it if…
you want a character book on love in all relationships.
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Skip it if…
you want marriage specifics.
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Three things you will actually use
- Love is traits practised, not feelings felt.
- Courtesy is love in small things.
- Honesty without kindness is not love.
Do this first
Pick the trait you are weakest in and practise it for a week.
Our verdict
Seven traits of love.
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