This a the most loving, sensitive, respectful book of marriage I had ever read (of many!). It represents a man's perspective on the relevance a woman, wife, friend, mother, lover and the significance she plays in a man's life; the very essence of life itself is fulfilled and satisfied through a loving, spiritually connected marriage union. Rabbi Green tenderly expounds upon how and why the marriage relationship is crutial to the fulfillment of God's plan for man and woman, family and children, and humanity itself. For anyone contemplating marriage for the first time, and/or for a deeply sentimental, loving insight into the "ideal" of marriage (any marriage -- regardless of faith), this is a must read. Follow the thoughts of Rabbi Green and his love and wisdom acquired from 50 years in his own marriage and you can begin to understand why marriage has been at the core of Judaism for thousands of years! Too bad the book is so hard to find. It should be reinstated by its publisher for regular reprintings. Read it and I KNOW you'll agree, if you can find one!