Men's Relational Toolbox - Paperback

by Gary Smalley (Author), Greg Smalley (Author), Michael Smalley (Author)

Using the right tool for the job makes sense when it comes to building or fixing things around the house. But when it comes to significant relationships, men often grab the tools that make them successful in the workplace--and then wonder why they didn't work. Through humorous anecdotes and practical advice, this engaging book will help men discover the set of tools they need to build and repair the relationships that are most important to them.

Author Biography

Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. He is the bestselling and award-winning author or coauthor of 65+ books, along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 40 years learning, teaching and counseling about marriage and family. He has spoken to over 2 million people in live conferences. Smalley had his own national and world wide TV Marriage Infomercial for over 7 years from 1988 to 1995. He won the most popular TV ad for two years. He has also appeared on national television programs such as Oprah, Extra, The Today Show, and Focus on the Family radio show, as well as numerous other national radio programs.

Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 50 years and live in Colorado. They have three adult children and 10 grandchildren. Greg and Erin Smalley are heading up the Focus on the Family Marriage and Parenting division, Michael and Amy Smalley are the creators of ER4Love (Save your Marriage in Two Days) and Roger and Kari Gibson are heading up the National Assemblies of God's marriage and family division.

Amy and Michael Smalley specialize in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Their popularity as nationally renowned marriage builders, authors, and couples' consultants has grown in response to their signature no-nonsense advice. The Smalleys' message inspires, motivates, and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.

Their love story began at Baylor University. After graduation, they went on to earn master's degrees in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. They currently serve as executive directors of the Smalley Marriage and Family Center in The Woodlands, near Houston, Texas. The center provides premarital counseling, marriage crisis consulting, and marriage and parenting seminars.

The Smalleys have enjoyed 15 years of marriage and have three children--Cole, Reagan, and David.