Love As A Way Of Life: Seven Keys To Transforming Every Aspect Of Your Life (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
Great follow up to his Five Love Languages series. The "seven secrets" is 7 aspects of how love is expressed: Kindness, Patience, Forgiveness, Courtesy, Humility, Generosity, and Honesty.The most life-changing idea is that "in love" lasts an average of 2 years (according to studies) - that to love is a choice we must make.I found it interesting that he allows that "Courtesy" is a social construct: therefore, there is no base principle. I believe courtesy is based on consideration of what others desire.I liked that he points out "patience is more than waiting" and the strength that it takes to be humble. This book gives a solid foundation for the principles of expressing love to other people. It's written from a Christian perspective, but in a fairly low-key way so that it could be applicable to everyone. The author proposes that the main methods of behaving in a loving way to strangers as well as family and friends include kindness, forgiveness, courtesy, and honesty. All rather obvious, yet it seems that most people display only one or two of these and need a refresher course in ways to show more love and acceptance to those around them. So, after introducing reasons why he believes that love is important, the author takes one method at a time, and expands on what he believes they encompass, and practical ways of going about showing them. I don't think there was anything new or life-changing in this book; it took me six weeks to read it, not because it was dull or difficult, but because a few pages at a time were sufficient to provoke a bit of thought. Gary Chapman is the author of the 'five love languages' books, which are eye-opening to many people, and which I found difficult to put down when I first read a couple of them. This one is less so - but nonetheless, worth reading if you are interested in the topic.
What do You think about Love As A Way Of Life: Seven Keys To Transforming Every Aspect Of Your Life (2008)?
A good review of traits needed to help others, be kind, respect life and become likable.
—AnneElle21
I continue to refer to the wisdom in this wonderful book.
—jazmine
Excellent book! Recommended reading for anyone.
—emstockwell
