Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review. Opinions shared are mine.
The summer of 2020 changed things for our family. My husband had an unexpected offer to move closer to the area where the kids and I were already commuting for work/school. It meant that we could be together as a family throughout the week, something we hadn’t been able to do for about 10 years. My husband was used to working 24/7 and could now take some time off in the evenings, weekends, and even the occasional vacation day. What a blessing! He started a major carpentry project that took over the living room and porch of our new home. We’re still in the thick of it, 8 months later. While it was charming and cute when he started the project, I’m ready for him to wrap up the bookshelves!
This isn’t the same as having a retired spouse, but it’s the closest we’ve been. It helped me to better understand Spouse in the House. The chapter titles are hilarious — “At Least One of Us Has to Be a Bomb Sniffer” and “It’s Still My Rib, Adam, It’s Still My Rib Cage, Eve” — and play a good preview of the humor each chapter contains. This book is lighthearted and uplifting while being practical. The SITHs questions at the end are thought-provoking and encourage self-reflection. Also, I appreciate that there’s a special section at the end for those whose homes are unsafe.
I love that the authors of this book focus on the positive aspects of marriage, helping readers overcome the hurdles of too much togetherness. It’s like they can read my mind! I don’t think Spouse in the House limits its relevance to those who are experiencing retirement with a spouse. It contains meaningful advice and wisdom for any married couple living under the same roof.
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| Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed in hope through her novels, novellas, devotions, and nonfiction, and through speaking for women’s events, retreats, writers’ conferences, and workshops. She draws from 33 years of experience writing and producing the 15-minute daily radio broadcast, “The Heartbeat of the Home.”Ruchti’s more than thirty books have garnered reader, retailer, reviewer, and other industry awards. She serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers, is a founding board member of the Deliver Hope ministry and is part of the worship team at her church. She’s also a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management.Ruchti and her husband, Bill, live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and six grandchildren.Learn more about Cynthia Ruchti and her writing at cynthiaruchti.comor by following her on Facebook (@CynthiaRuchtiReaderPage), Instagram (@cynthiaruchtiauthor), and Twitter (@cynthiaruchti). |
 Becky Melby has authored more than twenty novels and novellas. Spouse in the House is her first non-fiction book release.The Melbys have four sons and fifteen grandchildren and make their home in southeastern Wisconsin. When not writing or spoiling grandchildren, she may be found touring the country with Bill in their camper or on their Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Find out more about Becky Melby’s books at beckymelby.com or follow her on Facebook (becky.melby.9) and Instagram (@beckymelbybooks). She also shares short blog posts each Friday on the Fill My Cup, Lord page on Facebook. |
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