Ring EXchange: Life Lessons From a Multiple Marrier

De: Pam Evans

Narrado por: Becky Parker

This is the intriguing true story of Pam Evans, who has been married and divorced more times than she wants to admit and has lived to tell the tale - with honesty, humor and a heartfelt message for her readers.

Pam isn’t shy about revealing that her many treks down the aisle eventually led from the altar to the divorce court. During a 13-year hiatus from saying, "I do," Pam used this time to reflect on her past relationship choices and often hasty decisions. Her discoveries about her personality type and how it influenced her actions helped her gain new knowledge and take responsibility, allowing her to finally break her multi-relationship and marriage pattern. Pam says, "Some people get lucky when it comes to relationships and marriage! But, luck isn’t a strategy." She coaches her clients to first envision the life they want and then integrate their desired partner into their flexible plan.

©2014 Pamela E. Evans (P)2014 Pamela E. Evans

A message anyone can learn from

What did you love best about Ring EXchange: Life Lessons From a Multiple Marrier?

I loved that I could apply Ms. Evan's message to nearly any problem or personal issue in my life. Although I am not a multiple marrier (happily wed for nine years now), and don't plan to be, the idea of looking back at choices, learning from them and then moving on is great advice for anyone!

What did you like best about this story?

Her advice to "analyze, strategize and actualize" was perfect for me. I thought her stories were lighthearted and also serious when she talked about how several of her previous marriages could have been salvaged if she'd known herself, and how to make herself happy, and how to negotiate and compromise at that point in her life. She was funny and engaging, while remaining relatable to someone who has never been in her shoes (married multiple times). Her quizzes at the end were the icing on the cake, and allowed me to do some soul-searching about my own relationship.

Which character – as performed by Becky Parker – was your favorite?

Pam Evans

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

You can end a marriage, but will marriage find you again?

Any additional comments?

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I read it with a friend in mind and will likely recommend it to her if she finds her way to walking down the aisle again!

True Confessions

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Whether a friend has one divorce or multiple divorces, I would definitely recommend this book just so my friend would realize they are not alone.

What did you like best about this story?

The author gave a very open and honest description of her multiple marriages and divorces. There was no hiding anything. Pam Evans also had stories of others who had multiple divorces, letting readers know they're not alone.

What about Becky Parker’s performance did you like?

Becky Parker has a very pleasant reading voice. She reads slowly enough that the listener can understand every word, but not so slowly that the listener gets bored. The reading was pleasant to listen to and easy to follow.

Any additional comments?

While I enjoyed this book, there is a more specific audience I believe this is meant to reach...those with multiple marriages/divorces. That being said, I do have a better understanding of people who have multiple marriages, and what happens in their lives. I'm grateful that I had the chance to read this book. I received a free copy of this audible book in exchange for an honest review.

Comical Approach to a Life With Multiple Marriages

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to a friend who has been married multiple times and would like someone to relate to on this topic. This book is a very niche topic.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the delivery of each topic; it was comical and borderline cynical.

What does Becky Parker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Becky Parker has excellent cadence; her inflections fit the story perfectly too.

What did you learn from Ring EXchange: Life Lessons From a Multiple Marrier that you would use in your daily life?

It reemphasized how important an honest relationship is if you want one that is going to last.

Find your own sunshine!

The Ring Exchange is a funny self help book in which Pam Evans walks us through her experience with 4 failed marriages and what she has learned from them. This is my first audio book, and although I prefer to physically hold a book it was nice to be able to multi-task while listening to Pam's story narrated by Ms. Parker.

I loved Pam's stories and her take-aways from each situation. From going out to lunch in California vs New England to each of her ring exchanges, she provides us with humor and insight into what she (and others) may be thinking as they traverse the road of life and multiple marriages. And she after each chapter she even sums it up with "Lessons Learned."

I am happily married (1st marriage) and plan to stay that way for a long time, but I know several people who could have used this book before they went running down the isle towards marriage. This book though, can be for anyone, single, married, remarried, remarried again... The main thing, and what I loved best was, although it took her many years to learn, what we all need to know before we marry, is ourselves. If you don't know yourself, who you are and what you really want, then a partner is only going to complicate that and you may find yourself on the other side of the ring ex-change.

Learning from other's experiences

Would you listen to Ring EXchange: Life Lessons From a Multiple Marrier again? Why?

Pam Evans audible book is engaging and asks important questions. At this time I do not find a need to re-listen. I was able to get what I needed from it during the first round.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ring EXchange: Life Lessons From a Multiple Marrier?

I enjoyed how the author explains how personal experiences from childhood can greatly impact one's relationships to others as an adult. By using the past as a blessing instead of running away from it, I enjoyed how Ring Exchange highlighted this using actually experiences instead of discussing themes in broad statements.

Have you listened to any of Becky Parker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I do not recall listening to Becky Parker's work before however I find her performance enjoyable. She is is able to capitalize on her talent to capturing an author's voice.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Lord of the Ring EXchange.

Any additional comments?

Ring EXchange has a lot of heart. It's inspirational and uplifting. By sharing her experience and strength, the reader is given hope that they can learn and find what what makes them happy in a partner as well as one's self.