“I never thought I would have a success story to write because my whole life has been more or less a fairy tale. We met when I was fourteen and he was fifteen, went together from then on and fell in love. In fifteen years of marriage we had only one vacation and that was only a couple of hundred miles away. But I didn’t mind because I was raised to work hard.

“We had a very secure marriage and were very much in love, but not as romantic as I would have had it. But I kept at it, sometimes feeling like I was working at it more than he, admitting to a self-righteous attitude now and then. We have had religious differences but I took your advice and quietly tried to live and let him live. This may seem like a small step but he is now reading the book of my belief. He even asks a few questions.

“Last week our 15th anniversary was coming up. I had thought some about it but two days before it he asked me to please come here and sit down and close my eyes. He then handed me something paper and gave me a hug and kiss. The paper turned out to be two tickets to Hawaii. On top of that he had seen to every detail, including seeing to it I was greeted with a lei. The care of our two boys was all prearranged and all had to do was pack.

“I was so overwhelmed that I laughed and cried and was in a state of shock for two days. This was especially marvelous due to various circumstances over the last several years. Financially it must have been a big decision to make, since I know he needed the money in his business, to make things go smoother for him.

“I thank Fascinating Womanhood for these marvelous happenings. There were other outstanding events, but the little things are too numerous to mention – all the endearments. It seems like all I am doing is sitting back and letting him spoil me, and when I tell him so he beams and just says I deserve it. Our relationship is more beautiful than I could possibly describe on paper. In fact, I have so many things that could each be a little success story – it makes you feel like you are in the clouds.

“This has not happened because everything in our lives has run smoothly. We have been through so much that we have had to work to keep mentally above it all and to keep the outside factors from getting us down. We have had to acquire a whole new mental attitude, through knowledge and keeping each other in mind through it all. It is surprising how it can lift you up when you are trying to lift someone else up. We have always felt that what doesn’t improve will deteriorate, so we work at improving everything.

“I could go on and on, as I believe in this whole philosophy so fully and believe if you don’t think it is working, it is because you are failing at part of it. If this whole philosophy is used sincerely, it will work and you will know success in your marriage.“

From a Fourteen Year Old Son

“Our fourteen year old son surprised my husband and me with this statement. ‘Mom, that Fascinating Womanhood book really changed you. You used to be bad.’ We were aware of the peace, happiness and love that had come into our home as a result of the principles of FW but we never expected that our fourteen year old son would be so impressed to even take notice or discover that such a book existed. Through questioning him I found out that he had noticed that when I got the book in the mail and started to read it, my attitudes and way of life changed. When I asked him how I had changed he said the following:

‘Two or three years ago when I would do something wrong you would really throw a fit. Now when you get mad you explain why and then say you’re sorry you lost your temper, instead of holding a grudge. You have more respect for dad. You used to be grouchy in the mornings. You used to sleep late and were tired all the time.’ He concluded by saying, ‘You are a better lady than you used to be.’ He continues to tell his friends what ‘this book did for my mom.”

The Best Gift of All

“From Sandy Schindler’s online class: “I’ve taught classes based on the FW book for almost 30 years, not realizing that there was an established course and registered teachers. There are many loosely organized ‘home groups’ in my region and many people use FW to teach courses in their churches. Once I found this site and Mrs. Andelin suggested I take the course, I did, but with a tiny bit of the wrong attitude. I have to admit that I secretly felt there was no reason for me to take a formal class again. I WAS WRONG!

“This online class was very well crafted. The assignments, reading material and the chance to actually write out my feelings about various topics was exactly what I needed, not only as a refresher course but to learn things FOR THE FIRST TIME! Sandy’s treatment of the various topics brought a more huiman, very comfortable and greatly updated approach to eternal truths. Having to re-read the FW book and rewrite the workbook assignments and journal made me evaluate my life ever so much more than I had done in many years. Having the opportunity to discover FW through the eyes of other students seeing it for the first time was the best gift of all.

“I believe that EVERY FW TEACHER and every women who has followed this book should take this online course at least once. I plan to take it again in a few years. THANK YOU SANDY!!! You and Helen Andelin have done a great service to all women.

Notice: If you have been living Fascinating Womanhood and have had a dramatic improvement in your marriage, please show your gratitude by writing your story and sending it in to the FW office. It may be the means of giving other women the courage and dedication to live these saving principles, and could well be the means of saving many marriages. Send you success story to: Fascinating Womanhood, PO Box 219, Pierce City, Missouri 65723.