I am constantly skeptical about books claiming to revamp anything in my life, especially my relationships. I was pleasantly surprised to find Gary Chapman’s book not only approachable, but helpful and based entirely on common sense. Though occasionally pretentious for my taste, I enjoyed Chapman’s real-life examples and the inclusion of learning experiences gave the impression of an evolving theory that has developed along with his expertise. After I finished the book, I immediately went Chapman’s website and found a plethora of useful information, including a quiz to help me determine my own love language – something that perhaps could have been included as a workbook section to give immediate results to the reader. Overall, this was a pleasant experience that has led to conversations with both my husband and daughter, not to improve our relationships, per say, but to enhance and better understand each other.
