The Surrendered Wife

By: Laura Doyle

Narrated by: Laura Doyle

Like millions of women, Laura Doyle wanted her marriage to be better. But when she tried to get her husband to be more romantic, helpful, and ambitious, he withdrew - and she was lonely and exhausted from controlling everything. Desperate to be in love with her man again, she decided to stop telling him what to do and how to do it. When Doyle surrendered control, something magical happened. The union she had always dreamed of appeared. The man who had wooed her was back.

The underlying principle of The Surrendered Wife is simple: The control women wield at work and with children must be left at the front door of any marriage. Laura Doyle's matrimony shows women how they can both express their needs and have them met while also respecting their husband's choices. When they do, they revitalize intimacy. The Surrendered Wife will show you how to transform a lonely marriage into a passionate union.

©2001 Laura Doyle (P)2001 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved, SOUND IDEAS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The Surrendered Wife is a practical and valuable tool for women wanting to regain intimacy in their relationships." (John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus)

Great!

Awesome info for any woman that wants to have a great relationship with her husband!

Buy the book

This topic is so very important, most of us will come to this book looking for answers on how to save our marriage, or enjoy the fullness of joy we anticipated on our wedding day. This audio book is good, however it is abridged and simply leaves out way too much information. Fortunately I bought the book as well as this audio book, using the audio to get a jump well waiting for the print version to arrive.

If I only had the audio book I would be left feeling Mrs. Doyle had done a very superficial job of dealing with a complex range of issues. After reading the print version I realize she did an excellent job, and this abridged version is at best an overview.

Very good book

I read a lot on such topics and many books don't bring anything new to the table. But this one does, despite being concise, it's really valuable and full of useful advice.

Makes sense!

I have listen to this audio book twice. She has some good information to give. I am very hard headed and this will be a hard one for me.
What is the definition of INSANITY doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting the same results.. So let's give this a try...

Tips for Humility in Marriage

Practical tips in being a humble wife for a loving and fulfilling marriage. I’m normally a strong willed person full of ideas and quick to action, so the idea of surrendering control to my husband seemed so foreign to me at first but then it just felt so freeing, natural and I feel peace about. It doesn’t take anything away my my capabilities or brains of whatever.

Very Helpful

What i hadn’t considered is that while woman want equality in marriages within our culture. They also want a hero. You cant have it both ways. The author made profound points and I’m excited to apply them to my marriage and relinquish control.

a whole new perspective

this book gives you a whole new perspective on marriage, i have already been trying certain aspects of this and definitely works, can't wait for more.

I love it

I have the book but I just prefer listening to audiobook.

I like it very much. Just wish it is unabridged. Too much are cut from the book.

Helpful tips

Great book! I wish it was longer and I can’t wait to apply to my life . I’m astatic to see my husband’s response to be surrendering.

not my cup of tea

The book comes from a good place, I believe, but I couldn't listen past the part where you have to let your husband do the finances and just not worry about it because men are just so much better at handling money.
This is no wise advice and should not be stated as a blanket statement for all people or declared to be the "right" way to be a submitted wife.
I felt like I was being belittled listening to the book.
Silly little woman, don't you worry your pretty little head about money! your husband will magically find more money than you in the budget!
This is nonsense and if it starts out with such strong nonsense I don't have hope it will get better.