Just Wives: Stories of Power and Survival in the Old Testament and Today by Katharine Doob Sakenfeld - Giving astute attention to social worlds of women, of both ancient and modern times, Katherine Sakenfeld explores the stories of eleven women in the Old Testament - Sarah, Hagar, ruth, Naomi, Vashti, Esther, Michal, Abigail, Bathsheba, Gomer and the good wife in Proverbs 31. In clear and engaging fashion, she reveals the complexity of these women's lives, drawing out the issues they faced and relating their struggles to the struggles women around the world face today. By encouraging women from across the world in various cultures, to bring their own experiences to the biblical texts and sharing the interpretation of some who already have, Sakenfeld allows her readers to see new possiblities for meaning in the Scriptures. She includes study questions for group discussion. (from the back cover of the book)

A Wife After God's Own Heart: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage by Elizabeth George -

One secret to marital bliss is for a wife to love her husband the way God designed for her to love himeven with his shortcomings. God hasnt called a woman to change her husband, but to focus on her calling as a wife. And the rewards for doing so are rich! Elizabeth provides valuable and practical insights on 12 key areas of a marriage, including...

• What it means to be a husband's helper
• What submission is and isn't
• Nurturing joy in your home and family
• Excelling in your work...and making time for fun as a couple!

This book can be used alongside A Husband After God's Own Heart, or as a standalone volume.