The latest review on Amazon:
"Well thought out, well researched, and well written. Dan Brennan explores the world of Christian cross gender relationships. What makes this book unique is that Brennan deals openly and honestly with how cross gender relationships can be beneficial to married couples and singles a like. Brennan's research is historical as well as Biblically based. Not staying to anecdotal information or scare tactic stories that permeate some Christian books.
This is not a book for people who are looking for a set of retreaded do's and don'ts. There are no built in "run away" warnings. Rather than a legalistic document Brennan treats his readers with respect, expecting that they are mature in their faith. Sure to cause a stir among those who view their spouse as the "only" friend they need.This book is a must read for all those who enjoy close cross gender relationships!"
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Posted by: Victoria Silvers | April 15, 2010 at 11:23 AM
i finished your book this week dan and just wanted to say i found it very thought-provoking. many in the church will likely be challenged by it. you've done a great job!
Posted by: linda | May 01, 2010 at 03:50 PM
linda,
great to hear from you! Thank you!! It will be on The Ooze next week!
Posted by: Dan Brennan | May 01, 2010 at 03:53 PM
I will begin by admitting I have not reviewed this book and I would be nterested to review the historical and Biblical research on the matter. In my 30 years of marital counseling experience I have seen countless couples whos cross gender friendships caused substantial problems in their marriages. This was particularly true if there was the slightest bit of sexual attraction between the friends or spouses felt shortchanged in some area of communication or emotional intimacy due to their mate's cross gender friendship. Regardless of the post-modern values many people seem to be embracing these days, human nature can still be quite "self focussed" no matter how emotionally mature or spiritually enlightened we think we are.
To see some of my remarks on relationship books I have reviewed you might consider visiting: resource reviews
Posted by: .J. Miller MEd, LPC, LCSW | August 18, 2010 at 05:29 PM
J. Miller, thanks for your comments. Yes, I do do see this as a problem. However, I think the bigger problem is Christians have accommodated to a heavy dose of modern Romanticism in their marriages.
Posted by: Dan Brennan | August 18, 2010 at 08:00 PM