Tricia Goyer is an author with a heart for her generation, and that passion shines through in her latest nonfiction book, Generation NeXt Marriage.

From the introduction:

In this book, you won’t find me talking about how to “fix” your spouse or your marriage. Instead, I’m going to talk about our generation, married and grown up — our strengths, our weaknesses, our similarities, and our desire to succeed where so many of our parents and role models failed. I’m also going to dig into God’s Word to find hope and help. The idea emerged after I noticed how different my marriage is from those of previous generations. Different doesn’t mean wrong…it just means different.

Though every marriage, in every generation, requires hard work and commitment in order to be successful, each generation finds itself facing unique-to-them influences, outlooks, and challenges. Here are just a few examples:

* Gen Xers saw the bottom fall out of the institution of marriage as the number of divorces skyrocketed during their growing-up years.
* Media had a significant influence on growing Xers, due to the prevalence of the latchkey kid scenario (and the invention of the VCR!), among other factors.
* Gen Xers consider themselves to be very “spiritual,” even though studies show that fewer than a third of them attend church regularly.

Goyer takes into account all the factors that have shaped and that currently define Generation X as she talks candidly and encouragingly about making marriage work. From finances to communication, parenting to conflict resolution, she tackles the “big issues” of every marriage, examining them from the viewpoint of a Generation Xer. She writes honestly of her own struggles and the lessons she’s learned. And she points to God’s word as the ultimate authority and source of strength and advice for married couples.

Full of entertaining sidebars, interesting facts, and practical help, Generation NeXt Marriage is a good read for any married Gen Xer. And interspersed throughout every chapter are quotes from other Gen Xers, sharing their own challenges, insights, and successes. If you were born anytime between the early ’60s and early ’80s, you’ll find yourself nodding along with them, knowing exactly where they’re coming from.

Generation NeXt Marriage is available from Amazon.com. You can also check out the first chapter of the book at Tricia’s website HERE. And be sure to read about Tricia’s “Love Gen X Style” contest HERE.