Jackson-Woods explores the weaknesses and needs of men and women based on evidence from the Holy Bible that may dislodge conventional thinking and alter individual strategies. It is unfortunately common for men and women to think ill of one another, thereby weakening the bonds of marriage and threatening the proper upbringing of children. Instead of building resentment and casting blame on relationships between women and men, there should be understanding based on scripture.

Jackson-Woods cites a plethora of scenarios in which misunderstandings are fostered while asserting that by examining the origins of humankind, the creation of Adam and Eve, and God’s purpose for the roles of each, new inroads can be made. Many vivid examples are given, suggesting that women need to feel secure, whereas men need appreciation and attention. This is clearly part of God’s original purpose. The Book Of Genesis states that God formed man from the earth and woman from man, and the author asks, given this connection, “How can you be in competition with yourself?” God gave man the responsibility of caring for and supporting his woman, who in turn must respect the man in her life and become a ”prayer warrior” on his behalf.

With degrees in science in education, business administration, and a master's and doctorate of divinity, Jackson-Woods has been directly involved in ministry, education, and counseling for over forty years. To firmly establish this wide-ranging survey of male and female roles and responsibilities, she has diligently gathered numerous quotations from the Bible and other sources. Her volume is offered as a self-help directive with relevant questions and a useful page for notes presented at the end of each chapter. The author approaches sensitive themes in a bold, intelligent, and emotive manner that will make the book an excellent focus for religious groups and individual absorption.

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