{"title":"Books by Chana Levitan","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Chana Levitan’s books on marriage, relationships, and personal growth. Written with humor and practical insight, her books offer an accessible approach to strengthening relationships and navigating life together.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-only-want-to-get-married-once","title":"I Only Want to get Married Once","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 22 years, Chana Levitan has been educating, mentoring, and enlightening people about how to find real potential in their relationships. Her classes on the topic are standing-room only. With this book, she is finally sharing her knowledge with a bigger audience. You’ll find a smart, clear relationship guide with 10 essential questions that need to be asked before – and during – the dating process in order to spot long-term potential. Filled with real-life anecdotes and insightful dating advice, these chapters will help you better understand yourself and what you really need to succeed in building a loving marriage. There is no rule that heartbreak must be a prerequisite for good judgment! I Only Want to Get Married Once will help you get it right the first time and gain the confidence to steer through the decision-making process of dating. Reviews: “Chana Levitan’s book is better than a marriage counselor…. A must-read for every single person, whether you are dating, divorced or just dreaming of marriage. Do it right the first time and you won’t need a do-over.” Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of Michigan “Indispensable tools [for] a marriage that will withstand the hurricane-force winds of today’s culture. ’Must’ reading for young people, older people, dating couples and married couples, parents, in-laws, clergy and therapists….” Dr. Abraham Twerski, author; former clinical director, Department of Psychiatry, St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh “Brings remarkable clarity to the mystifying world of love and marriage…. I have no doubt that reading this important book and answering its critical and challenging ‘10 Questions’ will save many from a painful divorce.” Andy Meisner, Treasurer, Oakland County, Michigan; former Assistant Democratic Leader, Michigan House of Representatives “A treasure trove of invaluable information on how to ‘get it right the first time.’ …The discussion of the difference between infatuation and love is alone worth the price of the book…. Read this book and save yourself from the heartache of getting it wrong over and over again.” Dr. Judith Mishell, clinical psychologist, co-author of Beyond Your Ego\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chana Levitan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336544637238,"sku":"498-2","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i78343.82723.jpg?v=1791355997"},{"product_id":"thats-why-i-married-you","title":"That's Why I Married You","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn my 25 years of working with singles and couples, I have seen the inner workings of many, many marriages. I haven’t met anyone who didn’t admit to moments of annoyance with their spouse; no one is perfect and no marriage is perfect. And yet, some couples are generally happy...and others are less happy or unhappy. As I analyzed why this might be, the thing that popped up, again and again, were personality differences. Every couple had them. And every couple contended with them. Yet, for some couples, the struggle led to an enlightening, happy marriage…while others were stuck in a perpetual state of frustration, suffering in darkness. I was extremely curious, what was the secret to accessing this marital ‘light switch’? My search for an answer led to years of study and eventually to a research project; I surveyed hundreds of married people and personally interviewed tens of married and divorced people in eight different countries. The results were both fascinating and inspiring. Across the globe, despite differences in religion, language and culture, couples in good marriages used similar tools for making their personality differences work in their marriage. And – the successful couples actually came to see their personality differences as good, necessary and beneficial. This finding matched the experience I had with couples in my clinic: With the right perspective, personality differences really are a gift for a marriage. The premise of this book is: Even though we often marry someone who is similar to us in many ways (similar values, lifestyle, etc.), we’re also naturally attracted to someone who possesses significant differences. These differences hold a tremendous power of connection – if we can use them correctly. Without the proper emotional tools and the right mindset, however, these very differences can create a disconnect or even wreak havoc in a marriage. The three most common personality differences I found in my research were: Introvert – Extrovert Spender – Saver Organized – Disorganized Therefore, I will reference these three typical types of personality differences often throughout this book. For a list of the other common personality differences that surfaced in my research and\/or an explanation of our research methods, turn to the Appendix on page XX This book is for people who are married and are discovering or grappling with these differences. This book is for people who see their personality differences and want to cash in on them. The goal of this book is to help prevent marital strain and pain and instead – provide a practical, hands-on method for using personality differences to continuously take your marriage to the next level. This is what a dynamic marriage is all about; if we don’t actively engage in our marriage, the relationship will get stale. The tools in this book will enable you to build your dynamic marriage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chana Levitan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336688881974,"sku":"828-7 \/ g828","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i121133.42963.jpg?v=1791355976"},{"product_id":"are-we-there-yet","title":"Are We There Yet?","description":"\u003cp\u003eChana Levitan is a treasure, and her advice on marriage is invaluable! Pick up this book! Ben Shapiro host of the Ben Shapiro Show, author of four NYT bestsellers Are We There Yet? offers a brilliant road map to a lasting and loving marriage, illustrated with powerful examples of real couples who have created and sustained successful marriages. Chana Levitan shows couples how to prevent taking wrong turns – and when they do take a wrong turn, how to self-correct. Bravo to therapist Chana Levitan for sharing her vital couples-therapy-in-a-book guidance! Susan Heitler PhD, author of The Power of Two: Secrets to a Strong and Loving Marriage Are We There Yet? stands out among marriage books for its originality, thoughtful insights, and practical advice. Through the experiences of eighteen real-life couples, it provides valuable guidance in an engaging and relatable way. This book is a must-read for couples at any stage of their relationship. I highly recommend it. Marc Goldmann founder, Saw You at Sinai In this deeply insightful and transformative book, the author masterfully sheds light on the real journey of marriage. Chana Levitan reveals a powerful roadmap for navigating challenges, building a deeper connection, and growing into the best version of yourself. This book’s honesty, wisdom, and practical guidance make it a must-read for anyone ready to embrace the beauty and depth of true marriage. Rabbi Manis Friedman world-renowned author, speaker, philosopher, and counselor\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chana Levitan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54337339294006,"sku":"7801-97","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2092\/2422\/files\/i345655.78379.jpg?v=1791355944"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gefenpublishing.com\/collections\/chana-levitan.oembed","provider":"Gefen Publishing House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}