When You Intermarry: A Resource for Inter-Christian, Intercultural Couples, Parents and Families

By Charles Joanides

This book contains extensive information about the phenomenon of intermarriage. It describes the experiences gleaned from 376 couples who participated in the Interfaith Research Project of the Greek... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584380993
• ISBN13: 9781584380993
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Greek Orthodox Archidiocese of
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Trustworthy reading for interfaith couples!

Seldom does a book come along that attempts to balance, let alone introduce, academic discipline, astute experiential insight, and gentle expression. Fr. Dr. Charles Joanides has elegantly established this unique balance in his book, "When You Intermarry: A Resource for Inter-Christian, Intercultural Couples, Parents & Families."Joanides performed extensive research with couples that have one person akin to the Greek Orthodox Church of America. I served as the external auditor of the research, that is, I was employed to review the research analysis and findings of the author to ensure the trustworthiness of his work. The scope of his nationwide study was vast and exhaustive and I observed an honest and meticulously thorough piece of research. The book is very readable for any audience. Each point is clearly articulated with illustrations from the people he interviewed. The reader can feel assured that the content of the book is based in good research and washed through the academic literature. I eagerly await the impact that it will have, not only within the Orthodox Church, but also on those couples who seek to apply the contents of the book to other interfaith marriages.

A "must read" for Intermarried couples!

When You Intermarry, offers excellent suggestions and guidelines for those who are either planning or are already in inter-Christian marriages. It's well written and easy to understand. We like the way it addresses all aspects of the family from premarital concerns to the complications which arise when children enter into the picture. Extended family issues can be harrowing at times -and Fr. Charles addresses this issue, as well. This work is based on research led by Fr. Charles over a 3 year period, and has a lot to offer readers. A "must read!"