Building Your Marriage (3rd Edition) (1964) ~ by Rex A. Skidmore, and Anthon S. Cannon

Building Your Marriage

(3rd Edition)

By Rex A. Skidmore, and Anthon S. Cannon

Good condition, light blue hardcover with a dust jacket and mylar cover.  The dust jacket has heavy scuffing, some fading, some tears, scratches, and some tiny pieces torn off.  A few pages have tiny stains on the edges.  The front flyleaf has an ink stamp, some writing in pencil, and eraser marks.  Text and illustrations throughout are clean, clear, and legible.

Building Your Marriage is a Latter-day Saint–oriented marriage guide written by Rex A. Skidmore and George H. Cannon, both educators who focused on family life and relationship instruction within an LDS framework. The book blends gospel principles with practical counsel on strengthening marital relationships.

Purpose of the Book

The authors aim to help couples:

• Develop emotional and spiritual unity

• Improve communication and understanding

• Build trust and mutual respect

• Center their marriage on gospel covenants

Major Themes

1. Eternal Perspective on Marriage
   Marriage is framed not merely as a social contract but as a covenant relationship with eternal significance.

2. Communication and Conflict Resolution
   Practical tools are offered for resolving disagreements and avoiding resentment.

3. Roles and Responsibilities
   The book reflects traditional LDS teachings about partnership, leadership, and shared responsibility within marriage.

4. Spiritual Foundations
   Prayer, scripture study, and temple covenants are emphasized as strengthening influences.

Tone and Approach

The style is instructional and practical rather than academic. It was designed for Latter-day Saint couples, teachers, and possibly marriage preparation classes, particularly during a period when Church-centered family life materials were becoming more structured.