Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
No one has ever said marriage was easy. Then again, no one has ever gone about marriage like Squire and Pam Newsome. Their first time around, their marriages ended in divorce. More than 10 years, six children, a second marriage, and a host of clients later; the Building Better Marriages relationship counselors are practicing how to do marriage right. In their first book, "Lovescape: Changing the Landscape of Your Marriage," the happily married counseling duo walk couples through the process of defining marriage for themselves, creating a vision for marriage, and building a support system for moments when the wisdom of another couple or trusted advisor is needed. Specifically written to address the cultural and relationship nuances of African-Americans, "Lovescape" * Shares the truth about marriage from the Newsome's first-hand experiences* Provides advice on how to pushback on well-intentioned but poor advice from family and friends* Equips couples with conflict resolution strategies that respect and honor the individual as well as the marriage. Create the marriage you both want. Lovescape your way to a happy and healthy marriage designed for you, by you. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING.... "Lovescape: Changing the Landscape of Your Marriage can change your marriage." - Rick and LaNelle Pringle "The Newsome's emphasis that, we are facing this together - in any good or bad situation - helps remove the "I" mindset many bring to a marriage. "- Lonnie and Ashley Scales "Lovescape: Changing the Landscape of Your Marriage illustrates powerful concepts that when grasped and applied by couples, a beautiful orchard of love will bloom." - Torin and DeLoria Savoy "The Newsome's teach you how to protect your marriage from marital weeds and how to make it grow." - Michael and Maritza White "Friendship, love, marriage. It doesn't just happen; it must be cultivated." - James and Felecia Wiggins SQUIRE AND PAM NEWSOMEBefore they were married to each other, Squire and Pam Newsome had been divorced from their previous marriages. Both of them were given another chance at love and marriage. Squire and Pam received premarital counseling from their pastor and eventually wed in 2014. Their blended family is comprised of 6 adult children and 2 grandchildren. They cherish family gatherings and get-togethers with their loved ones. Squire and Pam deeply desire for other couples to live a happy married life, just as they do. In fact, they recently became certified marriage specialists and are committed to spending their lives helping other couples build a better marriage. Their motto is, "If you are gonna do marriage ... Do Marriage Right "