Anthony Delaney - The B.E.S.T. Marriage: Why Settle for Less?

Praise for The B.E.S.T. Marriage

Marriages are either getting better or worse. They are never static. Aim for the BEST and your marriage will get better. With transparency about his own marriage, and with a touch of British humor, Anthony Delaney points the way to a better marriage.

GARY D. CHAPMAN, author of The 5 Love Languages

Im so grateful that Anthony has written The B.E.S.T. Marriage. Nick and I are constantly seeking ways to improve our marriage, and this book is full of wisdom and practical ways to do just that.

CHRISTINE CAINE, founder, A21 and Propel Women

This might not be a magic wand that instantly transforms your marriage, but it is a toolbox of brilliance that will equip you to develop your BEST marriage. Devoid of platitudes and quick-fix answers, instead Anthony Delaney has written a book that is thought-provoking, funny, and engaging. Above all its practical and realistic. I loved it. Probably one of the best books youll read on the vital subject of marriage.

PAUL MCGEE, The SUMO Guy; Sunday Times bestselling author and husband to the same woman for over thirty years

Anthony is always practical, down-to-earth, inspiring, and authentic; this timely and significant book establishes principles and practices that will change the game for your marriage. A must-read!

DANIELLE STRICKLAND, social justice advocate, Boundless Communications

Anthony Delaney is honest, practical, and inspiring about whats involved in building a marriage. He writes from his own experience of all that he and Zoe have learned over the years of their own marriage and what has kept them going through tough times. However good your marriage is, you have room for more, for better, for best, with the reward of building life with somebody you love, who loves you, he writes. We defy anyone to read this wonderful book and not to find ways to improve their own marriage.

NICKY AND SILA LEE, founders of The Marriage Course

There is no single building block for a society that matters more than a strong marriage and family. Ive been around Anthony and his family. Ive seen his ministry. I can say firsthand that The B.E.S.T. Marriage is written from real experience that you will learn from. Get a copy today.

WILLIAM VANDERBLOEMEN, Founder and CEO, Vanderbloemen Search Group

I love this book. It gives me hope that any of us can strengthen our relationship. Just because marriage is great doesnt mean its always easy, and no marriage stays the same throughout. Anthonys honesty, wit, and experience have come together into a realistic, optimistic, and practical handbook for anyone who cares enough about their marriage to invest in it becoming the BEST.

ROBERT VARNAM, Family doctor, Director of Primary Care Improvement at NHS England

There is a thirst among both singles and married alike for solid mentoring on marriage. Anthony Delaney offers wisdom from the perspective of a couple enjoying a thriving and vibrant marriage after three decades. The B.E.S.T. Marriage is an excellent resource for those longing for a marriage that will go the distance, which God intends for this sacred covenant.

JAMES EMERY WHITE, Founding and Senior Pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church

There are few things more powerful or God-honoring than a strong, fruitful, joyful, and loving marriage. Love in marriage is the foundation of society. The basis for flourishing families. Proof of God in this world. Thank you, Anthony, for providing within this book the necessary help and insight to check our own hearts and be reminded of the biblical wisdom we all need to see our marriages grow and thrive. I highly recommend this book to any couple that desires to move forward into a joyful and fruitful marriage.

ANDREW PALAU, Luis Palau Association

Vital principles for a great relationship! With authenticity and humor, Anthony shares how he and Zoe have met the challenges of marriage for thirty years to create a healthy and thriving relationship. If you want the BEST marriageor maybe even just a better onethis book is for you!

DAVE FERGUSON, Lead Pastor, Community Christian Church; President, Exponential

In our lifetime, the idea of marriage has fallen from being an honored union to being ridiculed, dismissed, and today, rarely even tried. But Anthony Delaneys refreshing new book, The B.E.S.T. Marriage, is a powerful reminder that marriage isnt just important, but it can be exciting, inspiring, and, most of all, for life. Its time we stopped settling for an average anythingespecially when it comes to marriage. Get this book. We hope it will kick-start a revolution and create a generation of marriages that could potentially change the world.

PHIL AND KATHLEEN COOKE, writers, TV and film producers, and cofounders of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles

The bonds of marriage arent worth much, unless the interest is kept up! Anthony Delaney reveals the four vital components to having the BEST marriage. Every couple preparing for marriage and every married couple I know would benefit from reading and applying the wisdom in this book.

J. JOHN, Philo Trust

Weve witnessed Anthony and Zoes marriage up close and attest that this isnt theory; they model enjoying a great marriage in todays pressurized world. Weve all got so much to learn for our relationships not only to survive but thrive, and this book is a great place to start.

ANDY HAWTHORNE, The Message Trust, and MICHELE HAWTHORNE, Press Red, award-winning charity to end gender-based violence

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ANTHONY DELANEY

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Edited by Ginger Kolbaba

Interior design: Ragont Design

Cover design: Erik M. Peterson

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Delaney, Anthony, author.

Title: The B.E.S.T. marriage : why settle for less? / Anthony Delaney.