Planning a wedding can be very confusing especially with so many details to put together. One part of the wedding I need help with is planning the ceremony. Since my finance and I are of different faiths and not religious I am looking to plan a more spiritual ceremony, meaningful non-denominational that is heartfelt, joyful with many personal and unique details and have no idea how to begin!!!
Joining Hands and Hearts by Susanna Stefanachi Macomb is the perfect guide and is so many books rolled into one. On one had it is a "How To" guide to plan your own unique ceremony. This book is also a guide for couples who are of different faiths and shows you how to create a ceremony that will include your families as well as your customs. But what surprised me most was this book is also a love story. The stories that the couples tell are so unique and truly show how fate and coincidence can bring couples together. If you have recently gotten engaged or know somebody who has then this book is a must!!!!

This book presents most of the vital sparks which illuminate love and passion and faith in humanity. Share it's suggestions, stories and recommendation with family, Priest, Pastor, Rabbi and Religious Leader. They may become over joyed with a text to guide their decision to officiate at an interfaith marriage. Most clergy haved not prepared nor studied the background of interfaith principles - it's not a religion, but a way of praising the universal intelligence, The Almighty, The God who created this universe at a milestone of human life cycle, the wedding.

Ritual and religious rites are clearly described with functional ways of bringing the beliefs of our forefathers into today's marriage ceremony.

An interfaith couple should stop, read and consult the content of this spectacular presentation to create happiness and a declaration of love before their families and friends.

It's easy reading and each person finds easily what they are seeking in the celebration of a lifespan - a wedding.

Rev. Macomb's book assured me that I was not the only one struggling with an interfaith, multi-cultural marriage. I felt tremedous relief and acceptance as well as a sense of comfort reading her words. Her book was absolutely integral to the planning of our wedding. Rev. Macomb writes from the heart with an amazing amount of love and honesty. She shares so much with her readers, it would be impossible not to be moved by what she has written. Her ability to bridge together cultural traditions and religious beliefs is truly inspirational; her joy in doing so is infectious. I feel that this book will be an asset for anyone considering, planning or involved in the marriage process. We all have something to learn, gain and experience from this book. I am just so grateful to have found it... as it embraced me and has not let go.

This book is a rare gem in the ever-growing world of computer how-to books; it's form and features are now used throughout the industry, but I feel I can safely call this book an original.

For starters, it's fun to read. Really. The author has gone a long way towards defusing the initial terror of computer usage with easygoing humor and an accessible style that neither preaches nor belittles the reader--you aren't a dummy, you just hate Windows!

Although laid out logically, this book can be opened anywhere for a quick learn and laugh. Odd bits of information are accompanied by pranks you can use on your co-workers with your new-found knowledge. Useless knowlege is made useful. (Typing high-ASCII charaters isn't a pain when you realize you can make filenames like I¥4U [I Yen for you].) The stuff only nerds would want to know is labeled as such--and lets the reader return to the book knowing they can find a tip or a shortcut because they remember the humor that went with it.

One must ask, of course, if this whole approach works. When I first picked up this book in 1993, I knew nothing about Windows. Today, I know much, and teach others. It's all largely due to this book. I recommend it highly.

This book is a facinating read for those interested in modern American political history. The book traces the political sentiments of one average middle class blue collar community from the eighties through the Clinton years, and tells much about what we might expect from America's middle class this election year. It is scholarly, but not dry. Great book.