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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Take a closer look. Change in family structure. What has gone wrong with marriage? Mass media overdose. Violence in sexuality. Problems with our youth? The missing link. Internet generation -- ch. 2. Knowing the origin. Man to hope for happiness. Mirror of love. Man's original solitude. Man's original innocence and happiness. The original (nakedness) sin. Disorder in human passion. What constitutes a family? Some useful definitions. A glimpse of human freedom. Conclusion -- ch. 3. Love in marriage. Phases of love. Love within marriage. The truth and meaning of human sexuality. Knowledge and procreation. Some insights of true love. Conclusion -- ch. 4. Marriage as communion of persons. I could feel the pain of my son. Communion of persons. The mystery of woman -- Motherhood and man -- Fatherhood. My journey of love. Happiness in marriage. Expression of love between spouses. Effective communication. Fidelity in marriage. Conclusion -- ch. 5. Work to serve. To work as to serve. A childhood memoir. Professional work of women. A man in the making. My early days. Work attitude. Balancing work and family. My days in NGOs. Conclusion -- ch. 6. Father as primary educator. Half-a-dad. Where is my self-esteem? Father's affirmation. Man as father. Give your child a sense of direction. Woman as mother. Leader at home, leader at work. Conclusion -- ch. 7. Is chastity possible? A sensuous touch. Why is chastity essential? Purity of heart. Rectitude of intention. Chastity in fashion. A bridge we must cross. How close are you with your children? Primary source of education in sexuality. Chastity education. More tips in chastity education. A permanent strength. Is a heart-of-gold enough? Managing free time and leisure. To prepare children for courtship. Conclusion -- ch. 8. A path to happiness. What makes us truly happy? Key aspects of life. Humility, sincerity and simplicity. The pit of life. The golden key of life. Progression of sexual intimacy. Cohabitation. What is contraception? More useful terms. Give children a sense of purpose in life. The evil of abortion. Discovering life. Conclusion. |
| Summary |
Current cultural practices have impoverished the true meaning of human love. This book provides a point of reference on human passion and sexuality with pristine clarity. It aims to promote the dignity of marital love, clarify human sexuality based on self-giving love and achieve perpetuity of marriage and happiness in life. Through analogy of theory and practical examples, the book offers solutions to a spectrum of marriage difficulties. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Marriage.
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Marriage. |
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Marital quality.
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Marital quality. |
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Love.
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Love. |
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Sex.
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Sex. |
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Families.
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Families. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Marriage. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Chu, Joachim Chee-Kong. Mirror of love 9789814556736 (DLC) 2013050112 (OCoLC)859882706 |
| ISBN |
9789814556743 (electronic book) |
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9814556742 (electronic book) |
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9789814556736 |
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9814556734 |
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