Dr. von Gagern has written this book to help spiritual directors as well as married people who are experiencing difficulties. From his daily practice as a Catholic psychiatrist he is fully aware of the difficulties experienced by husband and wife and he shows how it is possible with good will to make a reasonable succes of marriage no matter how dark the outlook. His book unites a true Christian attitude with the frankness called for in the modern world in endeavouring to banish false restraints and cramped states of mind. It is a book of great importance for all married people, those about to be married and all spiritual directors. Several case histories are given.