Standard Publishing signs Orlando Magic’s Pat Williams and wife to write book on marriage men will want to read “Happy Spouse… Happy House: The BEST Game Plan for a Winning Marriage” CINCINNATI — February 6, 2009 — Standard Publishing announced today it has signed best-selling author and the NBA’s Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams, along with his wife, Ruth Williams, to write a book on marriage that husbands will want to read. In addition to achieving professional success as senior vice president and cofounder of the National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic, Pat is known also for his commitment to raising a Christian family. Pat and Ruth are the parents of 19 children, 14 of whom were adopted from countries around the world. A radio show host and in-demand corporate speaker, Pat has written more than 50 books on leadership, Christian living and parenting—including three previous books co-authored with his wife. This time, he and Ruth, who is a professional business trainer and Ph.D. student, share their wisdom for building a God-centered marriage in an upcoming book called Happy Spouse…Happy House: The BEST Game Plan for a Winning Marriage. Writing in a friendly and engaging style, Pat and Ruth Williams teach couples that to achieve the best marriage possible, they need to understand and practice the principles in the BEST acronym – Blessing, Edifying, Sharing with and Touching your spouse. Each of the 12 chapters is written from Pat’s point of view, and will include material from Ruth in which she comments on the topic from a woman’s perspective and shares examples from their own marriage. “Our desire is to come alongside marriage partners and help them discover the keys to a successful relationship,” Pat Williams said. ”One of the major issues in
many of these marriages is the ignorance and apathy of men who do not know how to lead and nurture their wives. Ruth and I are writing this book because we want to inform and encourage them to be the best leaders, lovers and listeners they can be.” The book, scheduled for release this November, will also be designed for use as a small group study guide for men’s, women’s or couples’ groups. Each chapter will include questions for personal or group study and reflection.
About Standard Publishing Since 1866, Standard Publishing has been providing true-to-the-Bible resources that inspire, educate, and motivate Christians to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Standard creates a wide array of Christian products and resources for churches and families.
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