I recently had the opportunity to read a book by two radio personalities, Rick Burgess and Bill Bussey (I have never heard of them before) regarding marriage. This may be one of the worst marriage books I have ever read.
The chapters are short, and seem to be just bits compiled from their radio show. They try to be funny, and perhaps they are when listened to on the radio, but when put into print, it just comes over as unfunny, trying-to-hard humor. Their advice, when given seriously, is the same old stuff that has been hashed around for years. Nothing new is brought to the table. It is as if, since they are both married, it made them an expert on the subject.
One example near the end of the book is typical. Rick is talking about how his wife challenged him to a race on a beach during a weekend vacation without the kids. He ended up shoving her to the sand during one of the races, and tries to make this out as a funny event. I find it just rude, much like most of the stories in the book.
If you are looking for marriage advice, seek it from someone who takes the topic seriously. If you are looking for humor, find someone who is funny. You won’t find either in this book. Steer clear.