When Parents Hurt : Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along

Coleman, Joshua

ISBN 10: 0061148423 / ISBN 13: 9780061148422

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 2007

About this Item

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: When Parents Hurt : Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0061148423
• ISBN 13: 9780061148422
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A comforting reference for parents who have lost harmonious relationships with their adolescent or adult children shares a range of case examples and healing exercises designed to help identify the sources of parent-child estrangement while addressing such issues as guilt, self-esteem, and self-acceptance.

Review

“A wise and helpful book.” (Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., Director, Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of Forgive for Good)

“Joshua Coleman’s book is a gift, offering extraordinary wisdom coupled with practical advice.” (Steven Mintz, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and author of Huck's Raft: A History of American Childhood)

“An especially healing, practical resource. . .for anyone exhausted by strained, hurtful relationships with their adolescent or grown child.” (--Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology & Women's Studies, Wake Forest University and author of Embracing Your Father: Building the Relationship You Always Wanted With Your Dad)

“I LOVE this book. [It] is written from such a realistic and compassionate perspective that it is heart-warming.” (Hara Estroff Marano, Editor at Large, Psychology Today; author of A Nation of Wimps)

“Exceptionally perceptive.” (--Stephanie Coontz, Author of Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage and The Way We Never Were)

“A superb treatment...a unique and groundbreaking approach...an eyeopening read for anyone.” (Library Journal (starred review))

“Coleman’s focus is on helping the parent cope and carry on...an engaging read despite the serious subject matter.” (Publishers Weekly)

“An important book that can help parents heal.” (Baltimore Sun)

“. . .desperately needed. . . a truly great book for parents, and a great book for therapists who work with families.” (--Heather Folsom, M.D., author and adult and child psychiatrist)

“This is an incredibly insightful and sensitively written analysis of a difficult subject. . . .I have recommended it to many of my clients. . . I highly recommend it to all parents who hurt.” (--Jan Levine, Ph.D., co-author of Why Do Fools Fall in Love?)