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Inside burning buildings, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner.
Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules.
Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough." Countless arguments and anger have them wanting to move on to something with more sparks.
As they prepare for divorce, Caleb's father challenges him to commit to a 40-day experiment: "The Love Dare." Wondering if it's even worth the effort, Caleb reluctantly agrees, not realizing how it will change his world forever.
Surprised by what he discovers about the meaning of love, Caleb begins to see his wife and marriage as worth fighting for. But is it too late? His job is to rescue others. Now Captain Holt must face his toughest job ever . . . rescuing his wife's heart.
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Posted January 2, 2009
My wife and I have been together for 9 1/2 years and married for 6 years 7 months. We started having minor problems that equaled an unfixable relationshiplong due to my ability to change on a simple request. November 1st it became blatently obvious that she wanted out. Recieved the book for Christmas from my Mom, we read it simultaneously in two days. The only reason it took that long was due to work schedules and I didn't want her to read past me. We both agreed it was an excellent book, only wish they had Children and all 40 days worth of the exercises Caleb used to complete his task. We still may be headed for divorce, but the book is a great read for anybody in or out of a relationship, as it may fix problems that seem small before they have a chance to destroy a marriage.
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Posted January 1, 2009
I Love that this story was based around a man trying to save his marriage. In so many books the woman is running around trying win her man. This book made me remember that the little things count more then the big. I would recommend this story to anyone.
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Posted September 26, 2011
Words can't describe how great this book is , i saw the movie before i read this book and i totally saw it re-play in my head, got emotional during the movie and book Im not married but i am in a relationship & this book has taught me sooo much im greatful for this book & the movie
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Posted July 18, 2011
Cover to cover, it was a connection builder through relationships, work, and LOVE.
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Posted February 24, 2012
Best book and movie in the whole wide world. PERIOD DOT.
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Posted February 5, 2012
Really enjoyed this book!
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Posted November 25, 2011
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...VERY GOOD BOOK...
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Posted May 7, 2012
This is a great book. Makes you think about taking the time to look at the positive things in your marriage and hang on to them and go the extra mile to keep little special things going. Reminds you of just how exciting little things are when you spouse surprises you with them.
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Posted March 18, 2012
A "must read" for those that are in relationships that suffer from the stresses of different careers.
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Posted December 27, 2011
I love this book more than anything. Eric Wilson is an amazing author and I'm glad he decided to share this book. Its a great book about love(=
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Posted December 25, 2011
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I have read this book a few times, and I love it more every time! It really touches you on a deeper level than most books. The writing was amazing, as always. I love all of Eric Wilson's books, but I think this is one of my favorites from him. I would recommend this book to anyone!
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Posted April 22, 2011
Fireproof is about a fireman whose marriage is about to go up in smoke if he does not protect is like he would a building or person from a fire. Fireproof was interesting concept of how to protect your relationship. The concept of fireproofing your relationship is one I don't think most of us thinking about until are relationships starts to smoke. I like how each section of the books was named after things that have to deal with fire. The basis of fireproofing your relationship was based on God so this was more of a Christian fiction book. Although the book had good plot is just lacked in the characters. They were so predictable and whiny that they get on your nervous. Stronger three dimensional characters would really make this a very interesting book. I do not have a lot of desire to read any more books by Eric Wilson especially if they are written after a movie. When a book follows the movie it can't be that great. I guess it was more of how to save your marriage especially if you do not have strong relationship with the Lord Our Savior. The biggest lesson in the book is you must have a relationship with God in order to lover your spouse totally. I would recommend the Love Dare for a person struggling with marriage issues which these novel talks about and is Forty day Journey.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I THNK THIS BOOK/MOVIE IS AMAZING IT ACTIAUALLY TEACHES YOU A LESSION ABOUT MARRIAGE AND WHAT IT EXPECT IF YOUR GOING THROUGH SOMTHING SUCH AS WHAT THE COUPLE WERE GOING THROUGH AND HOW TO PERVENT THING LIKE THAT FROM HAPPENING AND I THINK THAT IF YOU ARE JUST GETTING MARRIED YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS, NO MARRIAGE IS PERFECT
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Posted June 13, 2009
This book was amazing! As soon as I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I would recommend this book to any couple that are going through difficult times. The story is so breathtaking and refreshing that it would bring hope back into your relationship with your sweetheart. That is what it did for my marriage. =) I have lend my copy to my friend, and it helped her relationship too! =D I love this book because it deals with reality, but also faith and romance. This story is one-of-a-kind! Share the story with your lover. Instead having your lover read the book also, why don't you wish the movie together? They made a movie out of it because it is that so GOOD! =D
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Overall this was a good story, with strong characters, with great life application lessons...but why is the road to divorce ALWAYS the husband's fault in books and movies? It takes two to disagree and not talk.
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Posted April 17, 2009
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I really liked this book, and so did my sister who was having trouble in her relationship when she was reading it. I don't know if it helped with her problems but it was a very good book. The religion was a big part of the book but it still may have been a bit much. However, I still enjoyed this book and the point of it.
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Overview
Inside burning buildings, Captain Caleb Holt lives by the firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner.
Yet at home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules.
Growing up, his wife Catherine always dreamed of marrying a loving, brave firefighter . . . just like her father. Now, after seven years of marriage, she wonders when she stopped being "good enough." Countless arguments and anger have them wanting to move on to something with more sparks.
As they prepare for divorce, Caleb's father challenges him to commit to a 40-day ...