Best Selling Books by Gary D. Chapman

Outlines five expressions of love--quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch--and explains how to identify and communicate effectively in a spouse''s "love language."

Outlines five expressions of love and explains how singles can communicate effectively in a "love language" that applies to their own unique situation.

Dr. Chapman explains how people communicate love in different ways, and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other''s language.

Describes the five ways a teenager understands love and provides advice on how to communicate with each style.

Readers are encouraged to take a fresh look at marriage through the lens of the bestselling author of "The Five Love Languages." Chapman teaches people how to communicate, rekindle love, and avoid financial bondage.

Since 1992, Chapman''s bestselling book "The Five Love Languages" has helped millions of couples develop stronger, more fulfilling relationships by teaching them to speak each others'' love language. Now parents can discover their child''s primary language and learn what they can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment.

The 5 Love Languages Singles By Gary D. Chapman

Examines how different personalities express love in different ways, identifies five specific languages of love, and explains how, by using one of those methods, people can find complete, unconditional love.

Marriage is hard enough for the everyday civilian. But imagine marriage when you’re separated by thousands of miles . . . when one of you daily faces the dangers of combat . . . while the other shoulders all the burden of home-front duties. Add to that unpredictable schedules, frequent moves, and the challenge of reintegration, and it’s no wonder military marriages are under stress. Guided by input from dozens of military couples in all stages of their careers, authors Gary Chapman and former military wife Jocelyn Green offer you an unparalleled tool for navigating these challenges. Adapted from #1 New York Time bestseller The 5 Love Languages, this military edition helps heal broken relationships and strengthen healthy ones. With an updated Q&A section specific to military marriages, stories of how military couples have adapted the five love languages to their unique lifestyles, and tips for expressing love when you’re miles away, The 5 Love Languages Military Edition will take you on a well-worn path to marital joy, even as you face the pressures of serving your country. The challenges of military marriages are unique, but they don’t have to hinder love. Learn how to keep yours healthy and flourishing.

The craving for love is our deepest emotional need. We feel loved when others speak our live language. Dr. chapman''s goal for readers is that they may be lead to explore the possibility of speaking different love languages to God and thus expand their understanding of God and others.

The 5 Love Languages for Men: Tools for Making a Good Relationship Great By Gary D Chapman

Based on Chapman''s highly successful "The 5 Love Languages," this entertaining and playful story teaches young readers that they each have a primary love language that when "spoken" by others, shows love to them. Full color.

Kim and Derek''s marriage slowly moves into winter when Kim''s son Luke is diagnosed with diabetes, her daughter Lydia starts to act out as a result, and Derek''s overbearing mother comes to live with them.

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the perennial best seller The Five Love Languages, provides an easy-to-grasp framework to help couples understand their marriage and seven practical strategies for strengthening or improving their marriage relationship. A valuable resource for couples regardless of how long they''ve been married, this biblically based book is a reference tool to help couples through every season of marriage. Summary of features: Valuable insight for every couple, regardless of how long they have been married. Provides seven practical strategies to help couples understand and strengthen their marriage relationship. Includes a Marital Seasons Profile to help couples determine the season of their marriage.

Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the bestsellingThe Five Love Languages, returns with this invaluable life-changing guide for creating fulfilling and satisfying relationships with anyone in your life. Using seven characteristics to guide you—Kindness, Patience, Forgiveness, Courtesy, Humility, Generosity, and Honesty—this total life plan will help you to experience profound transformation in all relationships and to reap the joys of living a love-driven life. In his first major work since the publication of his phenomenal bestsellerThe Five Love Languages,Dr. Chapman delivers a powerful plan for whole-life happiness, with simple yet intensive exercises and wisdom for finding the life you have always wanted. The way in which our individual lives are improved, says Chapman, is through improving each relationship in your life: with your parents your children, your coworkers, and your spouse, and for all human interactions that form the foundations of our lives. With breakthrough strategies for developing new ways of accepting and responding to the gift of love,Love as a Way of Lifenurtures the essential qualities of Kindness, Patience, Forgiveness, Courtesy, Humility, Generosity, and Honesty. Memorable real-life stories and inspiring advice make this an ideal book to share with others, fostering meaningful conversations about the incredible possibilities that emerge when love becomes a habit. In his previous work, Dr. Chapman brought to light the different ways people express love, but inLove as a Way of Lifehe reveals that every aspect of your life can be improved by placing love at the center of everything you do. As Rick Warren does inThe Purpose Driven Life, Chapman illuminates the profound influence of spiritual insight and understanding on our daily lives. Using real-life anecdotes, he examines the obstacles and misunderstandings that undermine relationships, and provides quizzes and exercises to help readers evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses. Rich in wisdom and inspiration,Love as a Way of Lifeis an invaluable guide to creating fulfilling and satisfying relationships and reaping the joys of living a love-driven life.

Igual que los adultos, los jovenes necesitan sentirse amados. Sin embargo, comunicar esta verdad a sus hijos ser un desafio, debido a que las personas por naturaleza dan y reciben amor de distintas maneras. Usted aprendera a hablar el lenguaje de amor primario de su joven- tiempo de calidad, palabras de afirmacion, regalos, contacto fisico y actos de servicio.

"After being married for nearly fifty years, the contented life that Charlie and Esther Moore have built together begins to crumble, and as Esther''s declining health begins to shatter their reverie, the couple must come to terms with all the paths their lives have not taken to pull their marriage out of winter"--NoveList.

Help your child navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult. The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard for everyone. Physical changes—on the inside as well as the outside—make for a lot of ups and downs. The teenage years are turbulent, no question about it. But if you’re a parent or caregiver, don’t despair. There’s a way through! Gary Chapman, beloved author of The 5 Love Languages®, has raised two kids of his own, so he knows what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of parenting teens. Now he combines the hard-earned wisdom of a parent with the expertise of a counselor to help you know what to look out for. You’ll learn: That teens are still developing the ability to think logically That teens need to learn how to apologize and forgive And most importantly, that a parent’s example is more important that their words Though the years ahead will be demanding, you don’t have to feel helpless. Let Gary Chapman point the way you as you guide your child through this challenging yet rewarding new stage of life.

Across America and around the world, the five love languages have revitalized relationships and saved marriages from the brink of disaster. Can they also help individuals, couples, and families cope with the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer''s disease (AD)? Coauthors Chapman, Shaw, and Barr give a resounding yes. Their innovative application of the five love languages creates an entirely new way to touch the lives of the five million Americans who have Alzheimer''s, as well as their fifteen million caregivers. At its heart, this book is about how love gently lifts a corner of dementia''s dark curtain to cultivate an emotional connection amid memory loss. This collaborative, groundbreaking work between a healthcare professional, caregiver, and relationship expert will: Provide an overview of the love languages and Alzheimer''s disease, correlate the love languages with the developments of the stages of AD, discuss how both the caregiver and care receiver can apply the love languages, address the challenges and stresses of the caregiver journey, offer personal stories and case studies about maintaining emotional intimacy amidst AD. Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade is heartfelt and easy to apply, providing gentle, focused help for those feeling overwhelmed by the relational toll of Alzheimer''s. Its principles have already helped hundreds of families, and it can help yours, too.

Examines the different forms of language used to express and receive apologies.

Long marriages are a gift... but they aren''t always easy You know yourselves better. You''ve learned to cherish the small things. You''re past keeping up with the Joneses. And yet, anxieties over grown children, worries about money and health, and feelings of disappointment can challenge even the best marriages. In Married and Still Loving It, renowned relationship expert Gary Chapman and Harold Myra, longtime CEO of Christianity Today International, offer wise counsel and practical insight on making your marriage thrive during the later years. Real couples share honestly about their joys and struggles, including Jerry and Dianna Jenkins and Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada, who talk movingly about their marital journeys. Married and Still Loving It feels like a gathering of kindred spirits. It will inspire and equip you to embrace the adventures yet ahead, hand in hand with the one you love.

Originally published as: Building relationships: a discipleship guide for married couples, 1995.

This simple concept can revolutionize all your relationships! "Nothing has more potential for enhancing one''s sense of well-being than effectively loving and being loved. This book is designed to help you do both of these things effectively." -Gary Chapman With more than 10 million copies sold, The 5 Love Languages® continues to strengthen relationships worldwide. Although originally crafted with married couples in mind, the love languages have proven themselves to be universal, whether in dating relationships or with parents, coworkers, or friends. The premise is simple: Different people with different personalities express love in different ways. Therefore, if you want to give and receive love most effectively, you''ve got to learn to speak the right language. The 5 Love Languages®Singles Edition will help you . . . Discover the missing ingredient in past relationships Learn how to communicate love in a way that can transform any relationship Grow closer to the people you care about the most Understand why you may not feel loved by those who genuinely care about you Gain the courage to deeply express your emotions and affection to others Includes Personal Profile assessments and a study guide

Chapman and White apply the love language concept to the workplace and help supervisors and managers effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction and healthier relationships between managers and employees.

A relationship expert and a Christian novelist team up to explore the seasons of marriage as seen through the lives of the residents of a small Missouri town.

Offers new ways to mend fractured relationships and discusses how meaningful apologies can actually strengthen relationships.

Dr. Gary Chapman has helped millions prepare for marriage. Now he helps you prepare for kids. Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents has one goal: prepare you to raise young children. Dr. Gary Chapman—longtime relationship expert and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages—teams up with Dr. Shannon Warden—professor of counseling, wife, and mother of three—to give young parents a book that is practical, informed, and enjoyable. Together they share what they wished they had known before having kids. For example: children affect your time, your money, and your marriage—and that''s just the beginning. With warmth and humor they offer practical advice on everything from potty training to scheduling, apologizing to your child, and keeping your marriage strong… all the while celebrating the great joy that children bring. From the Preface: "Our desire is to share our own experiences, as well as what we have learned through the years, as we have counseled hundreds of parents. We encourage you to read this book before the baby comes, and then refer to its chapters again as you experience the joys and challenges of rearing children." — Dr. Gary Chapman

Las finanzas son la causa principal de desavenencias en los matrimonios, llevando a muchas parejas al divorcio. El Dr. Gary Chapman ha aconsejado a parejas por más de treinta años en asuntos sobre sus relaciones—siendo el dinero el más importante. En su pequeño libro Participación de Ganancias,el Dr. Chapman proporciona consejos prácticos sobre cómo hacer que el dinero sea una ventaja—en lugar de un dolor de cabeza—en su matrimonio. Su estilo directo en forma de conversación ayudará a los cónyuges a identificar rápidamente sus puntos débiles y modificar la forma en que ven sus finanzas. Finances are the number one cause of disagreements in marriages, leading many couples to divorce. Dr. Gary Chapman has counseled couples for over thirty years on relationship issues—money being at the top of the list. In his little book Profit Sharing,Dr. Chapman provides practical advice on how to make money an asset—as opposed to a headache—in your marriage. His straightforward conversational style will help you and your spouse quickly identify weak areas and reframe the way you view your finances.

A book of wisdom and tips to help develop a loving, supportive, and mutually beneficial marriage.

Marital Bliss?''My wife is a nag!'' ''My husband thinks I''m his slave! ''We just don''t love each other anymore. '' Common phrases in an all too common world of marital failure. We hear them everyday from our co-workers, our friends, and even ourselves. The separation and divorce rate among Christian couples continues to rise while thousands of other Christian couples continue to live together in something far less than the ''abundant life'' that Jesus promised. Is your marriage turning out differently than you expected? Are all of today''s alarming statistics making you wary of ever getting married? Well you are not alone. In Toward a Growing Marriage, Dr. Chapman offers the hope you''ve been looking for. The author of the best-selling book The Five Love Languages, will help you get your marriage off to a good start or back on the right track with advice that is both biblical and practical. Part of the problem, according to Dr. Chapman, is that too many times our churches have focused on the negative biblical directives when teaching about marriage. We need to know more than to not marry a non-believer and to save sex for marriage. We need to know how to succeed. Toward a Growing Marriage is divided into two sections in order to help two different audiences succeed: those who are in the process of finding a spouse who will be a ''fitting'' or ''suitable'' marriage partner those who have already said ''I do'' and are trying to fulfill that commitmentMarital happiness is not automatic, but the practical application of Dr. Chapman''s helpful information will put couples well on their way to successful and fulfilling marriages. (Barnes & Noble).