The Person I Marry: Things I'll Think About Long Before Saying "I Do"

by Jan Bower (Illustrator), Gary Bower

Describes character traits such as integrity, kindness, respect, and faithness that a person might look for when selecting an eventual marriage partner.

30 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2008

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable book I received as part of a Theology of the Body course. The illustrations, paired with the beautiful rhymes remind us of lessons that need to be learned and taken to heart from a very young age.
I definitely recommend this to everyone. It is so sweet.

[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I took turns reading this out loud to our children tonight on our 14th wedding anniversary. This is a very sweet and thoughtful rhyming book about the characteristics of a godly, virtuous and loving spouse.

[Luke Skywalker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My cousin Jack is in this book.

[Jennifer Wedemeyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a great book to share with your children, grandchildren, actually any child would love the pictures they remind me of Norman Rockwell type pictures but on a softer note. This children's book is published by Bower Books and written by Gary Bower with an easy flowing verse that children enjoy listening to and is beautifully illustrated by Jan Bower, together they made a wonderful book that children will fall in love with. This is such a grown up subject so I wondered how could it possibly be tackled so that children would enjoy it? Well, Gary and Jan Bower are the parents to 12 children so they understand exactly what children need in a well written book.

The Person I Marry is a book that's not only beautiful, it was special meaning because it's talking about one of the most important people in a person's life, the person they will marry and how to pick a lifelong mate. In this day and age when divorce is on the rise it's very important for our children to really think about the person they will marry, this book makes you think about the qualities you would like in the person you are going to marry. The Person I Marry talks about keeping God number one in your marriage and praying with and for your spouse. At the end of the book there is a page where you can write down the things you will look for in the "Person I Marry".

One of the quotes from the jacket of the books says, "Long before thinking of diamonds and glitter, this book has some things you'll want to consider." I agree you will want to consider everything in this book!

[Kimberly Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for my little girl and love it. The paintings are beautiful, the text enjoyable, but what I appreciated best of all was the truth it teaches about marriage rather than just the feelings of love. It talks about marrying a person of character and honesty and faithfulness, and looking for something more than just a fleeting feeling, but isn't preachy at all. I hope my little girl will read this many times as she grows up (and I'll be reading it with her and reminding myself who I should be in my own marriage!), and then I plan to display it at her wedding someday. I definitely recommend this to any Christian family.

[Clare S-B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a a really beautiful book. The words are just lovely and so true. The paintings are also wonderful and the design is beautiful as well.