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From Jackass to Joy: Discovering the Art and Science of Love, Marriage, and Blending Family Kindle Edition

by Nick Ryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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What do we really know as young marrieds? When Nick Ryan married Linda, his high school sweetheart, they were just beginning to make their way in the world. Add to the mix vastly different families of origin, fundamentally different personalities, and ill-formed visions of the life they each desired…what could go wrong?

This book shares Nick’s journey through discovering what he calls the art and science of love, marriage, and blending family. His stories may make you laugh, they may make you cry, you may see yourself and the ones you love in them. In the end, Nick lays out the path he took to:

• Understand and own the mistakes he made
• Realize the importance of patience to start fresh again… and again
• Learn to communicate clearly in relationships
• Develop trust and respect for people who truly matter
• Understand and honor compatibility
• Create an individual, mutual, and family vision

These are the deep realizations and specific actions Nick took that brought his life from a place of loss and despair to one of great love, a warm and devoted blended family, and abundance that most of us only dream about.
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  1. Print length
    200 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    June 21 2022
  5. File size
    8702 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B4V1DBJD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Casa Bella Publishing, LLC (June 21 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8702 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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Nick Ryan

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Nick Ryan is a husband, father, grandfather, community leader, business owner, philanthropist, speaker, friend, and good guy who has learned how to be all those things the hard way. CEO of Marquette Companies, a national real estate development and management firm based in Naperville, Illinois, Nick was recently named to the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. He is a founder of the Institute for Community, a not-for-profit committed to solving problems of social isolation and building positive relational community engagement. He is the recipient of a number of philanthropic and humanitarian awards, though none is more important than his success as a happy family man. Nick lives in Naperville with his wife Teresa (who is an accomplished real estate owner/broker). He is the happy, humble father to a blended family of five children, and grandpa to 11.

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Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Be inspired to start over even after it seems you’ve failed!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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This book will inspire you to be a better human being. His honesty, and conversational tone throughout the book, make you feel as if you are conversing with a dear friend. The concepts are relatable, yet help us seek to put in the work to better ourselves. You’ll laugh out loud, cry happy tears, experience epiphanies, but inevitably be encouraged to strengthen all the relationships in your life, especially when building a blended family. I’ll continue to cultivate all the relationships, even when it may be tough. The importance of self-growth can help anyone succeed. Amazing first book!
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Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Be inspired to start over even after it seems you’ve failed!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
This book will inspire you to be a better human being. His honesty, and conversational tone throughout the book, make you feel as if you are conversing with a dear friend. The concepts are relatable, yet help us seek to put in the work to better ourselves. You’ll laugh out loud, cry happy tears, experience epiphanies, but inevitably be encouraged to strengthen all the relationships in your life, especially when building a blended family. I’ll continue to cultivate all the relationships, even when it may be tough. The importance of self-growth can help anyone succeed. Amazing first book!
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Keverino
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Insightful Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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“I congratulate you on having the courage to share all those intimate details, and family experiences with the world in your book. Although I have been married to the same woman for 45 years with no children, I can relate to much of your experiences, advice for personal growth, happiness and sharing your life with loved ones. I plan to share your book with some of my close family that will soon to be married for the first time at that tender young age for guidance in their new relationships”
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Sarah Knight Adamson
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, From the Heart
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2022
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Nick paints an honest and realistic picture of his life in different stages. He doesn't dwell on his mistakes, but he certainly owns up to them. Navigating a blended family is not an easy task. Nick's experiences are insightful, heartwarming and with a bit of humor. All families will benefit from this down to earth protrait of a guy who loves his family and enjoys getting everyone together. Bravo, Nick Ryan!
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Greg Moyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Nick’s road travelled of life and family is valuable for anyone young or old
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022
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I found Nick’s experiences through the various trails and tribulations of life very similar to many we all have I was inspired by the balance between spouse, kids, step kids and personal needs he created while navigating not always calm waters. Thank you for sharing such personal stories. We can all learn something from this.
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James J. Cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars The Jackass got it Right
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022
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This book not only was an easy read, but some many stories of love, self-awareness, and family it is hard not to reread it over and over again. Love, communication, respect, and joy is the key to happiness. A dash of sex to top it all off. I encourage everyone to read this book and share it with your blended, blending, or blent families. Great job Mr. Ryan and God Bless your family.
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