Adventures In Holy Matrimony: For Better or the Absolute Worst

New Book Takes Look At Wedded Bliss.

Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) May 22, 2005 -- Marriage isnt easy. At first, it may seem like a gauzy dream of white picket fences and roses and candlelight. But then the honeymoon ends, and thats when things get real. And difficult. Adventures in Holy Matrimony is an account from someone who can relate to those challenging first few weeks, months and even years. From a flu-ridden honeymoon to emergency surgeries, from sexual snafus to financial chaos, author Julie Anne Fidler shares her wedding story-and the major problems that drove her marriage to the brink of divorce. There came a time in my marriage when I couldnt imagine ever being in love with my husband again," Fidler writes with gut-wrenching honesty. It had gotten that bad."

Detailing the painful, unbelievable journey of her first few years of marital bliss," Fidler offers advice and encouragement for other young marrieds. I wanted to put something out there for anyone who is feeling hopeless," she says. There has been nothing ordinary about our marriage thus far, yet I cant help but believe thats exactly what makes our story so appealing. Its a story about what can go wrong. And despite those things, how to never, ever quit."

About the Author:
Julie Anne Fidlers work has appeared in various publications, including RELEVANT magazine and CMCentral. She is Creative Works Editor at Infuze magazine (www.infuzemag.com) and is a freelance feature writer for a local weekly newspaper. She lives in Lancaster, Pa., where she also works with teenage mothers. She has been married to her best friend, Scott, for four years.

Book Information:
ISBN: 0-9760357-9-0
Retail Price: $12.99
Format: 5.5" x 8.5" Softcover Trade Paper, 160 pages
Category: Christian Living/ Relationships/ Love & Marriage
Publication Date: June 7, 2005

To receive a final copy of the book or to discuss an excerpt, article or interview possibilities, contact Tracie Tucker at 407.660.1411 x211 or tracie at relevantmediagroup dot com.

What People are Saying: Not your ordinary 'Dobsonesque book about marriage, this is a relatable story about a man and a woman who believed their marriage was over, and only by a string of Gods good grace did they have a chance of saving it. But that string of grace was more than enough, and Julie weaves it perfectly through her entire narrative." -Matthew Paul Turner, author, Christian Culture Survival Guide and Coffeehouse Gospel

Fidler writes with a poignant honesty. With self-awareness and humor, she confronts the difficulties and failures in her life and honors the passion and love that brought her and her husband together in the first place. This book will change your perspective on marriage-and it will encourage you to pursue your relationships with honesty and integrity." -Renee Altson, author, Stumbling Toward Faith

If youre looking for a book that avoids all of the fluffy, fairy tale dialogue that comes with so many Christian-based relationship books, this one is for you." -Shellie R. Warren, author, Inside of Me: Lessons of Lust, Love and Redemption

Julie Fidlers writing is both wincingly funny and brutally honest. By putting the magnifying glass so fully on herself, she exposes the issues at the heart of every marriage-that is, how each of us makes it work through the best of times and, more importantly, through the worst of times. A great read that will surely be one of the most talked-about books of the year." -Matt Bronleewe, songwriter/producer

About Relevant Books:
Founded in 2001, Relevant Books specializes in publishing titles for spiritually passionate young adults. Past and current titles include: Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2, The Christian Culture Survival Guide, Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse and Becoming a Dad. For more information, visit www.relevantbooks.com.

Author: Julie Anne Fidler
Contact: Tracie Tucker, Relevant Books
Direct: 321.303.8216
Office: 407.660.1411 x211
Fax: 407.660.8555
Email: tracie at relevantmediagroup dot com

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