Amanda -
This book shouldn't illustrate an uncommon marriage
This book is not a book on marital advice (what I expected), instead its basically a joint autobiography of Tony and Lauren Dungy starting from when they met up to present times. It's more of a lead-by-example book on marriage than a book of "this is what makes marriage work". It was interesting enough, and they definitely do include some good reminders and tips about being a team. After reading this book I'm really sad that what they described is considered "uncommon" today, but it is...but it shouldn't be. It shouldn't be uncommon to be married strong for 30 years. My prayer is that this book helps make "uncommon marriage" a little more common.
This book is not a book on marital advice (what I expected), instead its basically a joint autobiography of Tony and Lauren Dungy starting from when they met up to present times. It's more of a lead-by-example book on marriage than a book of "this is what makes marriage work". It was interesting enough, and they definitely do include some good reminders and tips about being a team. After reading this book I'm really sad that what they described is considered "uncommon" today, but it is...but it shouldn't be. It shouldn't be uncommon to be married strong for 30 years. My prayer is that this book helps make "uncommon marriage" a little more common.
Virginia P. (virginiajeanne) reviewed Uncommon Marriage: Learning about Lasting Love and Overcoming Life's Obstacles Together on + 207 more book reviews
Former NFL coach Tony Dungy and his wife, Lauren, wrote this book to tell their love story and show what keeps their marriage strong. Through personal examples, they give principles to help the reader's marriage. I thought the book was interesting and a help to many couples, whether they have a good marriage or are struggling. I appreciated the list of principles and Scripture verses listed in the back.
