Marriage Advice for My Grandson Joel by Peter Davidson

Arts Entertainments

A loving grandfather gives his grandson a peek down the rabbit hole of marriage.

It started out as a sweet idea from Grandpa to write down some “words of wisdom” about marriage for his grandson. That list became a blog. Davidson’s flamboyant and conversational style quickly attracted a following. Fans everywhere urged Davidson to put it all together in a book. And here it is – Marriage advice for my grandson, Joel.

“How to be a husband your wife won’t throw out the window in the middle of the night.” Written in the same tongue-in-cheek prose, Martial Advice is first and foremost fun to read. The grandfather tells his grandson the “secrets” to staying married, the best way to answer the dreaded questions and to always “listen twice as much as he talks.” (The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth has finally been explained. Who knew, right?)

Marital Advice is a quick read: At only 152, it’s a great way to pass the time waiting for a plane, a doctor’s appointment, or your wife shopping. (ha ha) Personally, I’m not a big shopper. But, I still get it! I have been married for 26 years and I must admit that everything in the book is perfect. Davidson tells it like it is and he does it in such a way that even when he tells his grandson (men in general) to keep their mouths shut, he’s funny.

This book is just plain fun! The clerk must provide a copy of this book when the couple purchases their marriage license. Davidson’s candid advice, often ‘you don’t have to get it to get it’, is hilarious. What makes it so funny is that it’s true. Marital Advice is one of those little books that are passed around and reread many times. Yes, some of the ideas and language can be a little “old school”, but that’s Grandparents for you… right? So just chalk them up to a generation gap and apply the advice. Believe it or not, grandparents have a wisdom that only comes with time and experience.

If you enjoy a quick and fun read, you’ll love Marital Advice. It’s an adventure down the rabbit hole of marriage that will have you nodding your head and laughing out loud. Davidson shares real-world advice with humor. He makes fun of himself, telling funny stories from his own marriage. Being such a short read, this would make a good travel book. Whether you have a flight, a bus ride, a doctor’s appointment, etc., Marital Advice will make the waiting time fly by with smiles and laughter. I highly recommend it!

happy reading,

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