Linda has written a workbook on marriage called The Marriage Works and a workbook on grief called GRIEF Relief.

The Marriage Works

© 1995 Linda E. Shepherd

Leading Syndicate Press

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The following recipe can be found in The Marriage Works:

The women of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids captured this concept when they printed the following recipe in their 1915 cookbook:

HOW TO PREPARE HUSBANDS

"A good many husbands are entirely spoiled by mismanagement in cooking, and so are not tender and good. Some women keep them constantly in hot water; others freeze them; others roast them; others put them in a stew; and others keep them constantly in a pickle.

It cannot be supposed that any husband will be good and tender, managed in this way, but as a class, husbands are really delicious when properly treated. In selecting your husband you should not be guided by the silvery appearance as in buying mackerel; nor by the golden tint as if you wanted salmon.

Be sure and select him yourself, as tastes differ. Do not go to the market for him, as those brought to the door are always best.

But it is far better to have none than not to know how to cook him properly.

It does not make so much difference what you cook him in as how you cook him.

See that the linen in which he is wrapped is white and nicely mended, with the required number of strings and buttons. Don't keep him in the kettle by force; he will stay there himself if proper care is taken. If he sputters or fizzes, do not be anxious. Some husbands do this. Add a little sugar in the form of what confectioners call kisses, but no vinegar or pepper on any account.

A little spice may improve him but must be used with judgment. Do not try him with anything sharp to see if he is becoming tender. Stir him gently the while, lest he stay too long in the kettle and become flat and tasteless.

If thus treated you will find him very digestible, agreeing nicely with you and he will keep as long as you want

The following is The Marriage Works' Table of Contents:

Chapter One; Workable Relationships..........................    1

Chapter Two;  How to Find WORTH in Your Spouse............	 7

Chapter  Three;  How to be OPEN with your Spouse............	12

Chapter Four;  How to RELATE to Your Spouse...................	22

Chapter Five;  How to be KIND to Your Spouse...................	31

Chapter Six;  How to STAY Committed to Your Spouse.........     35

Chapter Seven;   Conclusion...................................  48

Appendix A:  Shepherd Temperament Assessment...............     51

Appendix B:  Marriage Prayer................................... 52

GRIEF Relief

© 1995 Linda E. Shepherd

Leading Syndicate Press

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The following information is discussed in GRIEF Relief:

Practice GRIEF Relief:

Give it to God.

Remember, this isn't yet heaven.

Improve time with God.

Expect God to turn bad to good.

Forgive yourself, others, and God.

RELIEF: God cares and shares your pain.

Other things discussed in workbook:

Where is God when bad things happen?

Why does God let bad things happen?

Things to do for a grieving friend.

Things to say to a grieving friend.

Things NOT to say to a grieving friend.

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