Matrimony by Joshua Henkin GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Sticky Post
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Joshua Henkin has agreed to giveaway a signed copy of his New York Notable Times novel Matrimony, which was recently released in paperback. Isn't that a great new cover?? Click HERE to read my recent review.
To sign up for the giveaway, please leave me a comment below. Also leave your email address if it is not easily accessible or if you don't have a blog that is public (you don't need a blog to enter). Spread the word about the giveaway and let me know and you'll have two entries! I'll draw a name on Monday September 29 at 6:30 am central time. Josh has kindly agreed to ship across seas. :)
Also, I recently received an email from Josh about an offer he is giving to book clubs for a free phone chat!! How cool would that be to talk about this book with the author himself?? Click HERE by Midnight September 30th to sign up! If you don't win, be sure to check out Josh's website for great discussion questions and other information about the book. This one certainly makes a great book club book.
21 comments:
I've been married for almost 18 years, and though I don't have any stellar advice to give, I will say one thing. Just push through the hard times (and there are hard times in every marriage) even if at the moment you want to give up. Things always get better again with time.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I'm not married and I can't think of any advice, but good luck to everyone entering!
well.. this seems to be the most elusive book ever!:) here i am signing up for yet another giveaway!!:) anyways, i think the best advice for a successful marriage would be "learn to compromise and be happy together!".. differences of opinions are unavoidable and the best way to deal with it is talk about it rather than bottle it up!:)
do enter me for the giveaway trish!!:)
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I'm not married yet, but I think the best advice is to communicate and not accuse. You should never say "You are" this or call names, but rather explain how behavior makes you feel. From my own relationship, I can see how much more hurt I am from name-calling, rare as it is, than honest discussion about what we're doing wrong.
And communication is important. My parents are still married after 28 years, but all their fights are caused by a lack of communication. They don't know how to talk to each other. Their life would be more peaceful if they did.
Anyway, here's hoping I win this time!! Thanks to Joshua for being willing to send to me abroad. =)
Please enter me too! :-) I'm not married, but as good as, and my advice is to allow each other to do separate things and keep separate interests. To stifle the individual is to stifle the couple.
Enter me, please! :)
My advice is to have open, honest communication!
I will be spreading the word about this giveaway on my blog.
Thanks, Trish.
Please enter me - I'm really eager to read this book! Thank you for the chance.
My advice is to remember that marriage is a partnership -- you have to work together and support one another.
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This is my sage marriage advice:
1. love the person you are with because of who they are not what you believe them to be
2. communicate with one another frequently even about the smallest things.
3. try to be as supportive of your partner as you wish them to be of you when times are tough or work is a pain in the butt.
I would love to enter this contest...
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I'd love to enter!
After 8 years of marriage, the best advice I can offer is to stick with it despite the ups and downs. Marriage is hard work. And it's about loving and respecting your spouse even when they drive you crazy.
--Anna (Diary of an Eccentric)
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Oh crap. I've been sitting trying to come up with some wonderful nugget of advice for marital bliss, but I'm just drawing a blank. And really, truly, I am happily married...I guess I just don't know why I'm happily married. :)
Anyway, I do like that new cover, too. But don't enter me in the drawing.
My advice is to be open and honest - communication is KEY!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
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I think it's very important to always find time to be together as a couple. Whether you can only do that once a month or you can do that once a week, it's super important to keep the connection as a couple. Go on dates or just work on a project in the house together. The important thing is that you're together and communicating.
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Elizabeth
This book has been all over the place! I have no idea how many times I've tried to win it.....maybe this time will be it!
Advice on marriage? Let's see here. Communicate. That's it. If you can't do that, then how can you do anything?
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A small gesture means a lot; and always take time to listen and appreciate/enjoy each other's company...
Thanks for the giveaway, Trish!
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I think I've entered at least 200 drawings for this book...maybe I'll get lucky this time! :)
As far as marriage advice (which I don't know if I'm qualified to give, as I've only been married for 4 years), I think it is a really good idea to compliment each other frequently. Look for the good, and not what is annoying or what you wish could change.
I'm thrilled to get another chance to win. My advice is communication. Just about the little things is as important as the big ones, and both partners have to commit to it. Some examples; if your husband gets up early, get up for half an hour just to drink some coffee and talk. Or take him out to lunch once a week. He will appreciate the attention too, so that's a bonus.
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Can I join even though I'm not married? :)
Relationship advice: Always do the little things to cheer up the partner/spouse/BF/GF. A quick phone call. A note in the jacket. Honesty is the golden rule.
This book is all over book blogger's radar. I'm curious...
Let them bo who they are. Never try to change them. There is a reason you fell in love with them in the first place. They are not perfect and neither are you, so love them faults and all! (and always kiss each other good night!!!)
Sometimes people say never go to bed angry. Honestly, go to bed, sleep on it. In the morning you'll be much more coherent to talk things over.
Please enter me! Thank you! Communication is key in marriage. And forgiveness :)
I would like to try and win a copy of this book. Thanks!
samantha.1020@yahoo.com
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