Reviews for Buena nueva sobre sexo y matrimonio (Good News about Sex and Marrige)

The average rating for Buena nueva sobre sexo y matrimonio (Good News about Sex and Marrige) based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-05-13 00:00:00 Richard Cleveland To begin, I highly recommend this book. In fact, I plan on reading it again with my wife. The book is in question and answer format, which is nice, and, in my estimation, places a greater burden on the author in terms of both his awareness and honesty of this highly contentious subject. His arguments are logically connected and based on one of the better expositions I've read/heard on the genesis and meaning of marriage (cf. Gen. 1-2), see ch.1 of book. What follows is Orthodox Catholic teaching on matters like marital conjugal love (i.e., the dos and don't of "doing it" - his term, not mine), contraception, reproductive technology, homosexuality, and the celibate life. West not only provides clear and sound answer to Catholic teaching on these matters, but dispels many false perceptions and beliefs along the way. In summary, the book was intellectually satisfying, and morally and spiritually refreshing.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-12-07 00:00:00 John Davis I bought this book many years ago when I heard Christopher West speak. I found it again and re-read some of it, and remembered why I liked it so much. It's in a question/answer format, which I enjoyed. Most of the questions posed are remarkably frank, as were the explanations. Christopher does an impressive job at delving deep into the subjects of sex, and church views on such things as birth control, abortion, the purpose of marriage, while also keeping a 'real world' approach. He doesn't get crazy with bible quotes, or become preachy or judgemenal. I'd recommend this book for anyone that has an interest in Catholic teachings on the subjects.