4-MAT Book Review on” The Case for Marriage” by Waite and Gallagher
The 4-MAT Book Review system is a way of responding to readings that requires the learner to interact with new ideas on several levels. The book to be reviewed is Waithe’s and Gallager’s, A Case For Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier and Better off Financially. Please use the following format in preparing 4-MAT Book Reviews:
1. Summary: Summarize what you have read as if you were the author boiling down the book into 150–200 tight words. Prove that you comprehend the readings by writing a no-nonsense summary.
2. Concrete responses: Get vulnerable! In 200–250 words, relate a personal life episode that this book connected with in your own life experience. Relate your story in first person, describing action, quoting sentences you remember hearing or saying. In the teaching style of Jesus, this is a do-it-yourself parable, case study, confession. You will remember almost nothing you have read unless you make this critical, personal connection. What video memory began to roll? This is your chance to tell your story and make new ideas found in the book your own. (Military newly wed no kids)
3. Reflection: What new questions pop up for you in response to what you have read? Keep a rough note sheet at hand as you read. Begin with questions like, “What would I like further information on?” Where do I not agree/strongly agree with the author?” or “What bothers me/excites me about this content?” This section must be at least 200–250 words.
4. Application: How does the information in the book influence how you are going to continue your own personal growth process? What actions or changes are you going to make in your life as a result of your learning? Your response here is a matter of obedience first, questions later. Be precise in summarizing your action steps (limit these comments to about 150–200 words).
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the book is “the case for marriage” by Linda J. Waite and Maggie Gallagher. I do go to a christian university and it is highly recommended to add a scripture quote if possible. If you have any questions please let me know
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The Case for Marriage
Summary
Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher (2002), in their publication “The case for marriage: Why married people are happier, healthier and better off financially” present their case using extensive research on the importance of the marriage institution. In particular, the book is based on the premise that marriage is significantly different from situations in which couples live together or cohabit
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