Anne Townsend, a doctor, married and a mother of three, openly and courageously addresses marital issues.

Unlike many others, she honestly admits that even a "Christian marriage" is not necessarily a guarantee of an ideal situation. She therefore tackles various daily problems in a direct and extremely practical way.

The truth can be painful, but without absolute sincerity, marriage risks getting bogged down in unsatisfactory mediocrity.

Marriage Without Pretense is a good guide for married couples and those about to get married.