Wow, I was completely blown away.

I've always heard of bell hooks but this was the first book I've read by her. The language is simple, yet profound. Each sentence is carefully weighed. I want to give this book as a wedding present to all the couples I know. Romantic love is only a small piece of this book, though. Each chapter has a different focus area: spiritual, childhood, friendship, etc. But all types of love are connected, so if you learn how to love in one area, you are inevitably going to practice love in other areas as well. I'm certainly going to need to read this again.

Two thoughts that stuck with me:
1. All love is defined as helping someone along their spiritual journey.
2. Love is the only connection that lasts beyond the grave.