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| Author: Thomas Nelson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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Pages: 250
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0785278117
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.8425
EAN: 9780785278115
ASIN: 0785278117
Publication Date: September 26, 1995
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In Discovering the Mind of Women husbands learn to understand their wives as Christ would. From this point they learn to respond to their wives in a consistent Christlike manner. A radically transformed and renewed marriage is the result. Drawing from his own story and the stories of husbands whose marriages were dissolving, Ken Nair reveals major problems in life and marriage. After discussing the problems, he reveals relationship altering concepts which not only will revive a marriage, they will radiate throughout couple's lives as well.
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 Dangerous theology/philosophy May 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book review online today that sums up my feelings about this book. It has been the major contributor to a family member's marriage breaking up. The wife has been unwilling to acknowledge responsibility for her own well-being and feels that blaming her husband for her unhappiness is truly biblical based on this man's teachings (who, by the way, has no training in either theology or psychology but purports to be an "expert"). I have read this book so know that Nair has some good things to say, but the bottom line of his message is extremely hurtful to a couple where either one has any basic psychological problems and won't acknowledge that these problems might exist.
Discovering the Mind of a Woman
by Ken Nair
This is one of those marriage books which scores points on the big issues and loses them in the details. Nair's central thesis is right on the money: "Christlikeness is God's first priority for every man" (p. 6). He then takes this thesis and attempts to work it out in the dynamics of marriage. Again Nair's broad strokes are good, since a Christlike man will make every attempt to understand his wife (1 Peter 3:7) and lead her spiritually (Ephesians 5:25-27). The Christlike husband will put his wife's needs before his own and love her as Christ loves the church. All of this is excellent--and if this is all Nair said then we could highly recommend Discovering the Mind of a Woman. However, he says much more.
First, Nair is very careless in his use of Scripture, often ripping verses out of context or simply creating strange interpretations (pp. 37-39, 71, 89, 112, 118, 196, 217, 220, 238). He often speaks of dying to self (pp. 14,17), a concept not taught in Scripture (he is confusing this with denying self which is something very different). The author is far too stereotypical throughout--seemingly basing most of his views on men (and women) by his own experience. He dabbles in psychobabble (pp. 148, 174) and has a faulty view of God's leading (e.g. p. 5). This latter issue leads to the main flaws in the book. Nair believes:
1. That God speaks through the wife to her husband (pp. 45, 49, 64, 79, 166, 176, 213, 232).
2. If the Holy Spirit is in control of the man's life he will be able to read his wife's thoughts (pp. 113, 119).
3. The husband controls his wife's emotions and behavior. She has no choice, Nair claims, but to respond to the husband's behavior. If he behaves sinfully then she will respond in kind--she can't help herself (pp. 79, 84, 89, 132, 138-139, 155, 176, 241). Even weight gain is the husband's fault (pp. 97-98).
In addition, Nair projects a truly unfortunate and distorted understanding of the sexual relationship in marriage (chapter 13).
Bottom line, men, by all means live Christlike. But that can be learned through Scripture and much better resources than this book. Nair presents far too many unbiblical teachings in Discovering the Mind of a Woman to be of any real profit and the distortions he presents are downright dangerous.
reviewed by Gary E. Gilley, Pastor-Teacher, Southern View Chapel, Springfield, Illinois
 A life changing challenge April 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This a life changing book, it gives amazing insight into the mind of a woman. If you want to save or simply just improve your marriage, this book will help. God will truely bless your efforts as you open up your heart to what God reveals through Ken Nair. Only real men need apply, as it takes the greatest courage to confront yourself.
 Discovering the Mind of a Woman February 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a must if you are married or looking to get married. THe truth of this book will open your eyes to what kind of a man and husband God wants us to be. THe truth will slap you in the face at times and release some of the bad habits we have grown up with thinking that they are just the way we are. Very enlightning and redeeming.
Doug McGrail
This book will change your life! August 25, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been married nearly 30 years. Three years ago my wife and I went through a Christian program for relationships and applied biblical principals that have transformed our marriage. This book Discovering the Mind of a Woman says what I have been living for the past three years. The bottom line is that God's principals work and this book explains these principals in a concise and biblical way. By letting go of my ego, and pride and getting rid of any sin in my life that God shows me I can die to my carnal nature and put on Christ every day -actually on a moment by moment basis. For me it was like having blinders taken off my eyes. By resolving bitterness and being Christlike by agape loving my wife like Christ loves the church I am experiencing a transformation in my relationships with God, my wife and our children. This is a must read for every man that is looking for a closer walk with God and strengthened relationships of all kinds.
groundbreaking and marriage-saving July 27, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
My dh read this book and then asked me to read it. I found it a refreshing change from other books on marriage I've read. It is the only one I'm familiar with that actually holds men accountable for the success of their marriages and the emotional and spiritual health of their wives.
The criticisms mentioned in reviews here and elsewhere on the 'net are gross exaggerations and misrepresentations. It is worth noting that these reactionary comments were all made by men. If these husbands allow their wives to read the book, the women will find themselves amazed at their agreement with Mr. Nair's insights.
Most popular works on Christian marriage focus quite strongly on the wife's duty to reverence and obey her husband--this one stands out as proclaiming the balancing (and in my opinion, currently more needed) view of a husband's Christlike, sacrificial (Eph 5:25) love for his wife.
The proof, as they say, is in the pudding, and the true eternal value of Mr. Nair's work is evidenced by the happier husbands and wives who have benefitted from his book. Without a doubt, husbands who take his exhortations to heart will find deeper true intimacy with their wives on every level.
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