Book Review: If It Was Easy, They'd Call The Whole Damn Thing A Honeymoon

I came across this author by accident.  I thought I was requesting another Jenny McCarthy book from my local library...this authors name is Jenna McCarthy.  She writes for a variety of Magazines and has written a few books on Life, Babies, and Marriage.

Her writing is not exactly my cup of tea, but an interesting look into her life and marriage with a smattering of other couples issues.  I would have much rather read more of the other couples.  I'm not sure the author has a lifestyle that is common place enough for her audience.  Some of her concerns and day-to-day agitations were not things that most women deal with, at least not regularly.

I know this book was meant to be helpful and funny at the same time.  Kind of a light approach to dealing with marital issues.  It's hard to be helpful and not be serious.  And being funny comes from shared experiences.  I just think it missed the mark on both sides.

There was one very poignant concept her therapist uses.  It involves one of the most annoying things your partner does.  Mine drums his fingers really fast when he's doing anything that requires a modicum of concentration.  My husband used to be a drummer for the marching band and doing this is second nature to him.  He doesn't even realize he's doing it.  The idea is to hear other people's little annoyances and then think about one from your partner.  Would you trade?