“Biblical Keys for Successful Remarriage and Blended Families: A Handbook for Couples, Pastors, and Counselors” by Dottie Klein was displayed at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California

Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.

The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.

A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen is “Biblical Keys for Successful Remarriage and Blended Families: A Handbook for Couples, Pastors, and Counselors” by Dottie Klein. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.

“Biblical Keys for Successful Remarriage and Blended Families: A Handbook for Couples, Pastors, and Counselors” emphasizes the urgency of addressing the prevalent issue of family breakdown in today’s society, largely due to the widespread occurrence of divorce. It argues that the original concept of family, as intended by God, has been distorted. Offering biblical solutions, the authors highlight the importance of adhering to age-old principles, though often overlooked or ignored.

Drawing from personal experience and the success of premarital classes they initiated, the authors advocate for structured premarital counseling as a means to reduce divorce rates. Their approach, inspired by Bruce Wilkinson’s work, led to a significant decrease in divorces over a ten-year period.

The authors, Dottie and Dan, have since expanded their efforts to include classes for blended families, drawing from their own experiences. The book chronicles their journey towards a successful marriage and family life, aiming to provide guidance and prevent future family breakdowns.

Ultimately, the book emphasizes the necessity of building marriages and families on the foundation of faith, trust, perseverance, and love, rooted in God’s principles. It asserts that only by incorporating these principles can individuals establish secure and enduring relationships.