Marko Petkovic

REVIEW: “What can I do to make my partner’s life more pleasurable TODAY?” It seems like such a simple phrase but the author really focuses on the simple, sustainable things. Maybe it is a little oversimplified but that is a great starting place to engage both halves of the relationship. I enjoyed the book and my husband is willing to give it a try. I happy with the willingness. I liked that the audio version was included as well as resources. This is my voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy provided by Reading Deals.

DESCRIPTION, NOT REVIEW: >>> Why do you need to read this book

Whether your relationship is a new romance, or one that has passed the test of time, there might be days when you wonder how to keep the fire burning.

As you read this book, you’ll discover amazingly simple little things successful couples do to show their love and connect with their loved one in just minutes a day, even if they’re busy parents with young kids!

We call them the “Little Love Boosters for a Happy Marriage” because they:

✓ require no cooperation from your spouse

✓ take very little of your time—sometimes only seconds!

✓ you can do them at home

✓ are free!… (mais)

"I was provided with a free copy of this book so I could give an honest review."

There are a lot of helpful suggestions and tips and poses questions and topics to get you to reflect on your relationship. I found myself skimming the book, maybe because I've had some stages of reading a ton of self improvement books and it seemed like more of the same stuff. It also seemed like common sense on how you should treat people in general.

Overall, I thought it offered a variety of aspects with the audio book component and the link to the extra tips. I would definitely recommend it to people looking for some common sense easy to follow tips.… (mais)

I received a free copy of this book on LibraryThing in exchange for my review. I would give this book higher marks if the ads for the authors other books and the access to the free members area weren't in the text of the e-book. In fact, I found it incredibly frustrating that I couldn't actually read the list of 47 love boosters without signing up for the members area with my email address. I hate that sort of thing! I don't understand why they couldn't just be IN the book since the book is called 47 Little Love Boosters. That would make more sense. If you do actually sign up for the free members area, the 47 Love Boosters are very pleasantly presented. I'm still scratching my head why they aren't actually IN this book. I feel like it's a bit of a ploy to get email addresses.

Criticism aside, I did find value in this short book. There are a lot of insights from the author from his own experience in treading dangerously close to divorce and his success in professional counseling. I enjoy when authors are willing to share the wisdom and insight they gained in therapy and their own research because not everyone can afford that sort of help. Most people, however, can afford the investment in an e-book so it's great that books like this exist.

I feel like the best time to read books like this is before your marriage is in jeopardy, which is why I picked it up. I'm a busy graduate student and before I slip into a hum-drum boring routine, I'll be integrating some of these little love boosters so that my marriage stays healthy.… (mais)

This is a short, sweet little book of quick and easy things one can do to cement one's relationship and keep it strong. It's not groundshaking or revolutionary. The suggestions and ideas are obvious -- common sense -- and you're likely to think "I know all that already!" as you're reading. BUT! I suspect most of us don't perform, or don't consistently perform, these loving actions. Where this book shines is in its emphasis on doing the LITTLE things, things that take almost no time or money to do and yet make such a difference in our relationships. And in doing them consistently, many of them daily.

I read this book over a two-day period, in only random odd moments I had available for reading. I expect it totaled less than an hour to read. And while you may think that means the book is too short, that's actually another of its strengths. The message is direct, quick to absorb and immediately doable. I also appreciated the extra bonuses you get along with the book, lists and tips for ideas you can put into play immediately. Recommended.… (mais)