Years ago I was in business with a group of people that were constantly talking about the four temperament theory and how it related to the business. They described the temperaments as "Driver," "Amiable," "Expressive," and "Analytical." We also had a book of the month club and this was one of the books. I was fortunate enough to hear Florence Littauer speak in person at a conference. I remember her striking me as a very humorous and intelligent woman who was amazing to listen to. She was a blast. Now why do I say that this book may have saved my marriage? Because this book, and all the teachings on the temperaments, gave me a foundation on which to begin to understand people. This was critical in me beginning to understand the differences between my wife and myself. You see, my wife and I are exact opposites! Isn't that the way most marriages are? We see the strengths in our mate that we don't have, and are attracted to it. But, with those strengths also come weaknesses. Each temperament has strengths and weaknesses. Once you understand this, it makes it much easier to find the grace to accept the weaknesses of your mate.
Another great book on Temperaments. This looks at the great figures in the Bible and explains their strengths and weaknesses. The theory explains in this book that we are all made up of mainly two temperaments. It then takes all of the two combination possibilities and explained historical figures from the temperament viewpoint. It is an analytical book and a bit dry. Just the facts, mam. Just the facts (as an detective in an early TV show would have put it).
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