If My Husband Would Change, I’d Be Happy is the first book I have read written by Rhonda Stoppe. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Though I didn’t necessarily learn a lot, this book was mostly on the encouraging level. It was encouraging to see I was not alone and that I could encourage my husband and pour into my husband and marriage. I really enjoyed the layout of this book. Each chapter kept me engaged. I liked that there were some extra resources available to pour into the reader. I also enjoyed the stories; it really brought the whole book to life and engaged the reader. Having also a small section from her husband helped bring things into perspective and giving that male perspective was helpful. When I was done I was left feeling encouraged to keep on going and to also work on myself as a wife. *I received a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily chose to review it. All opinions are my own.

I have been a fan of Rhonda Stoppe for a while and was excited to read her latest book. This year I will celebrate twelve years married to my wonderful husband, and while up to this point our relationship has been fairly ideal, I’ve noticed the past few years have become more challenging as we enter our empty nest era. I’ve caught myself during this new season looking inward, and I don’t love everything I see. To say that my heart was convicted would be an understatement. As I would listen to particular sections, I would discuss topics with my husband, and he immediately clued in to the fact that my heart was clearly being stirred by what I heard. He even told our son that I was reading a book that was making me reflect on my role in our marriage. He never brings up books I’m reading, so this alone made me realize that God is already starting to use what I’ve gleaned in this book in my marriage. Listening to the audiobook itself was great. The narration is engaging, and the voice was quite soothing as I took the time to listen with an open mind and heart. This was the mirror I needed to take a god look at myself and see the things I’m doing that hinder and do not help my husband and my marriage. The “From A Husband’s Perspective” sections at the end of each chapter were invaluable as I heard of some of my own husband’s thoughts and feelings mirrored in these moments and helped me see things from his perspective. The “Thinking It Through” and “Living It Out” sections also helped me put what I’ve learned into practice, and the numerous Biblical references led me to seek God’s Word and hear what He wants to speak to me. Listening to If My Husband Would Change I’d Be Happy was a wake-up call for me and is a resource I will reference for years to come. I can see this being a life-changing resource for many. It’s so easy to become lax in our relationships and point the finger at everyone but ourselves. It’s time we make a change, and it begins with us. *I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.