Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage

Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage

By: Rick Burgess   Bill Bussey  

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Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

The only thing funnier than marriage is Rick and Bubba talkin' about it!

Rick and Bubba are at it again, and this time it is all about marriage. Addressing such topics as apologizing (The Ten Worst Ways to Say I'm Sorry), communication (Grunting Is Not a Language), date nights (Worst Date Nights in History), finances (I Thought You Paid the Gas Bill), and playing sports together (I Did Too Let You Win), the two "sexiest fat men alive" will have couples everywhere tied in knots. With stories, top ten lists, and even a bonus addendum of their oft mentioned, "The Book of Blame," this humorous look at marriage is long overdue. This book will revolutionize your way of looking at married life. And it might just remind you all over again why you fell in love in the first place.

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Customer Review: 3 out of 5
Funny look at Marriage, more for guys then girls - Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage is funny and well written. It uses the Bible as the basis for many marriage concerns. I had never heard of Rick and Bubba before but they are hilarious and use many of their real life situations to make their points. I do have to admit that I am not married so some things aren't as relevant to me as they might be to someone else. Also, I think this book is more geared toward a man, this is probably because it is written by men! This doesn't mean a woman would not enjoy it, I did, but some things are just more for the guys in this book. The book has lots of jokes and comedic situations sprinkled throughout, makes for a interesting and quick read. I, an unmarried girl, told many of the jokes and situations to my (married) parents who found them funny especially my mother. Guess it takes a woman to find "Rick and Bubba's Shopping List" funny! Rick and Bubba have been married for 33 years between them and each has several children, so they've lots of experience in both marriage and parenthood. They conquer lots of topics such as apologizing (The Ten Worst Ways to Say I'm Sorry), communication (Grunting Is Not a Language), and date nights (Worst Date Nights in History). Sound good? Need a new and funny marriage book? Go check this out!

Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Funny and Powerful - Rick and Bubba are radio personalities of the comedic sort, and that is very clearly reflected in their hilarious guide to marriage. Although they in no way claim to be marriage experts or counselors, Rick and Bubba do have plenty of personal experience in marriage from which to draw many tips, hints, and suggestions for surviving a marriage of your own.


There were times as I read the book that I just cringed. One of my struggles with comedy is that laughs are typically bought at the expense of someone, frequently a spouse. Many, many laughs were bought in this book at the expense of Sherri Burgess and Betty Bussey. And there were many times when I, as the reader, wanted to ask, "Do you really and truly love each other? Is this really what biblical marriage is about? Will this book really have a positive impact on readers needing to grow in their marriages?" Several years ago I read a great bit of advice - never say anything negative about your spouse in public. Never. Both book and radio are both very public forums, and Rick and Bubba seem to have plenty of negativity to share about their wives and marriages in both forums.


Having said that, however, I recognize three things. First, humor is attention grabbing, and many powerful points can be made - and burned into memory - through the use of humor. Second, humor tends to break down guards and barriers that prevent people from hearing truths. Third, there are people who will listen to things wrapped in humor who will not listen to it in any other way.


And in this book, Rick Burgess and Bubba Bussey have used jokes about their wives and marriage to pack quite a punch.


Despite their barbs at their wives and their marriages, Rick and Bubba bring home some fantastic truths in their marriage guide. They deal with some powerful topics from finances to communication to forgiveness. But my absolute favorite chapters are "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and Enemies of the Mate". In those two chapters, Rick and Bubba deal with the very thing that made me struggle through the book - respect and honor for your mate. I have never read a marriage book with a more direct and powerful description of what it means for husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church. Their reminders to wives of Christ's command to submit to their husbands in Christ was presented as powerfully as any preacher could have presented it.


And they did it all in a book full of laughter and fun (and just a few tears).


In the end, despite the barbs and the poking of fun, I have to give Rick & Bubba's Guide to the Nearly Perfect Marriage a big thumbs up.


I received this book for review from Thomas Nelson's BookSneeze review program.

Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage - Rick and Bubba definitely do it again - their reverence for the institution of marriage and the ability to make us laugh at ourselves mix perfectly in this "guide." Sharing their memories of early married life and some very funny experiences put you at ease immediately. Deftly handing a sturdy rope to those who may be in need of earthly help and are having trouble, Rick and Bubba let the reader know that while things are not always wine & roses, things don't have to be vinegar and thorns either.
Above all they counsel patience and understanding - both valuable beyond price in any kind of relationship. With these gentlemen sharing their "Oops" moments and then their "repairs" - some of which worked as hoped, some didn't - hehe. These guys make us feel like "one of the guys" and feel lighter, smarter, and happier because of it. As a first step towards working on yourself and alongside your partner, this read will help to adjust the atitudes and blinders that exist...

Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage - Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage tells of what Rick and Bubba (and their wives) have learned in their own marriages - and from watching others' relationships. They give short, to-the-point lessons infused with plenty of humor. The lessons are rather simple, but easily applicable to anyone's life.

I enjoyed this book overall. There were a few things that Rick and Bubba discussed that I should work on in my marriage. Their writing didn't ever feel preachy or condescending ... More like two funny men (and their wives, who chipped in some advice on occasion) discussing life. The only think that bothered me a little is that sometimes Betty comes across as a little ... gruff and less-than-charitable. However, "The Book of Blame" (a bonus chapter) had me snickering to myself, which helped to make up for that.

As a Thomas Nelson book reviewer, I received this book free to review. This has been my honest and unbiased opinion of this work.

Customer Review: 3 out of 5
Funny but not very realistic - Rick and Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage is all about what two men have to say about marriage. Their experiences, advice, and opinions.

It is a light read but very one sided. Not every male sits on the couch and drinks beer while watching tv and not every female even knows what the heck a duvet. It is more so just two men jaw-jacking about their's and their wives quirks and faults. I didn't find their take on the thought process and rationalizations of women very realistic. All in all though it was a very comical read, just not very realistic.

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