Bonding and Re-Bonding

In a society where technology is growing at an astounding rate and relationships are suffering, Dr. Joy’s first book, Bonding, provides lots of answers. He discusses the proper bonding that leads toward a strong marital bond by discussing guy / girl relationships, parental bonding and an overview of what healthy relationships look like. A large part of his philosophy for building strong bonds comes from a secular anthropologist. Dr. Desmond Morris shares his observation of “trophy animals” — moose, elk and wolves, and their mating habits. These animals mate for life and he believes that humans can learn something from the way these animals go about creating a permanent bond. Dr. Joy believes that we are more than animals, and tailors the message to us in a sensitive, yet powerful way. The second book, Re-Bonding is incredible as Dr. Joy discusses how to heal relationships when the bond is damaged or broken. He also discusses the detrimental effects of promiscuity, adultery and mid-life crisis. He uses many real-life stories — the names are changed — to help the reader understand the concepts and to apply the principles he is teaching. Both books are written from a religious perspective, but we don’t believe them to be offensive. Of course, we don’t agree with every single thing he writes, but they contain enough great information that Annette reads them every couple of years.