Uncommon Marriage: Learning about Lasting Love and Overcoming Life's Obstacles Together

What does it take to build a marriage that will last? Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family, and made sports history when Tony became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they?ve also gone through difficult, relationship-testing setbacks, including job loss and devastating personal tragedy. In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage last, what has kept the Dungys strong through it all? InUncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they?ve learned so far about being a good husband or wife; getting through times of loss, grief, or change; staying connected despite busy schedules; supporting each other?s dreams and goals; and helping each other grow spiritually. They offer encouragement and practical advice to equip your marriage to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose, and partnership?in other words, to be a marriage that is truly uncommon. Review With a "he said/she said" format, former NFL coach Dungy ("Quiet Strength") and his wife, Lauren, share lessons learned over more than 30 years of marriage. They are different in personality, but their deep faith and commitment to their relationship help them grow closer through career changes, multiple moves, the rearing of nine children, and family tragedy. They discuss the wide variety of incidents and factors that have strengthened their marriage, like working through different communication styles and learning the importance of praying together. They also share the difficulties through which they have walked together, like being in the public eye--Tony became the first African-American head coach to guide a team to the Super Bowl; dealing with the loss of a parent; and coping with the suicide of their son. They offer their thoughts in personal, conversational style with the hope that readers can recognize some part of their own marriage and be able to find guidance, hope, and encouragement. The book reads more like an enjoyable chat with longtime friends than the helpful marriage guidebook that it is.--Publishers Weekly From the Inside Flap For better or for worse. . . .In thirty years of marriage, Tony and Lauren have truly learned what it means to be on the same page as a couple. After nine children, a life in the spotlight, and countless triumphs and losses, they know that staying connected and communicating well isn?t just necessary to get married?but to make marriage last no matter what.InUncommon Marriage, the Dungys share their hard-won insights on:Discovering what true commitment is all about Getting past the inevitable tensions in a relationshipArguing smart and winning as a team Handling in-law issues and embracing each other?s families Working through obstacles to end up in a place of wonderful blessings Understanding God?s plan for you as a coupleUncommon Marriage is a celebration of love and family, a collection of unforgettable stories from a beloved and respected couple, and a playbook for strengthening and improving your own relationship. From the Back Cover What does it take to build a marriage that will last a lifetime?Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family, and made sports history when Tony became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they?ve also gone through devastating setbacks and personal tragedy. In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage work, what has kept the Dungys going strong through it all?InUncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren tell their love story and share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they?ve learned so far about what makes a good husband or a good wife; getting through challenging times of loss, grief, or change; staying conne