Episode · The Dr. John Delony Show · 2025-08-22

Dr John Delony & Dr. Arthur Brooks: books mentioned on The Dr. John Delony Show (Aug 2025)

Is Marriage Still Worth It? (With Dr. Arthur Brooks)

2 books · With Dr. Arthur Brooks · Listen · Watch on YouTube

On today’s episode: - John talks with happiness expert and Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks about marriage, cursing and the three things he requires of his children. Next Steps: 📞 Ask John a question!

Arthur Brooks recommended The all-or-nothing marriage by Eli J. Finkel. John Deloney recommended From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. The all-or-nothing marriage

   The all-or-nothing marriage

   Eli J. Finkel · at 8:32

   The All-or-Nothing Marriage is a social psychology book by Eli J. Finkel that explores how the historical expectations placed on marital partners have dramatically evolved over time.

   Recommended

   “And so Eli Finkel wrote The All or Nothing Marriage, right? and ­uh his stuff is great.”

   Arthur Brooks Is Marriage Still Worth It? (With Dr. Arthur Brooks) 2025-08-22 Listen at 8:32

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   From Strength to Strength

   Arthur C. Brooks · at 50:28

   From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks is a thoughtful guide on navigating the second half of life, offering strategies to transition from fluid intelligence to crystallized wisdom and find lasting happiness and deep purpose.

   Recommended

   “I don't know if you heard of it. It's called Strength to Strength. and ­I'll link to it.”

   John Deloney Is Marriage Still Worth It? (With Dr. Arthur Brooks) 2025-08-22 Listen at 50:28

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon