"...Newman's wise and practical approaches promise less guilt-ridden, more compatible relationships with even the most difficult parents." -- Susan Ginsberg, Ed.D., Editor Publisher,"...Professionals and adult children will want to keep this volume handy..." -- Bonnie Markham, Ph.D., Psy.D, Adjunct Faculty, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School-UMDNJ"A superb survival guide for all adults seeking a better understanding ofand a more rewarding relationship withtheir parents." -- Joshua Piven, author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook"Clear, clever and sensible...guides you over the inevitable potholes..." -- Myron Gessner, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolAbout the AuthorSocial psychologist Susan Newman, Ph.D. teaches at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and is the author of twelve books, including the best-selling Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day, Parenting an Only Child, and Never Say Yes to a Stranger. She is a member of the American Psychological Association. how can i read books online for free Nobody's Baby Now: Reinventing Your Adult Relationship with Your Mother and Father
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. lots of stories, little adviceBy urbaniteI agree with a previous poster. This book is filled with one and two paragraph examples of what other people have experienced, but provides very little guidance on what to do big picture. As I started the book I was somewhat satisfied because I could definitely identify with some of the stories, but as the book continued, I continued to get more and more dissatisfied because I felt there was no real suggested path to solve such issues.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting concept, but DISAPPOINTING!!By Natalie BergstromThis book lost me with the CONSTANT examples. There is literally a different example ON EVERY PAGE! There was one small point that would interest me and then before the author had a chance to explain we were on to Mary or Tom or Suzi who had this experience. THE EXAMPLES ARE VERY DISTRACTING!I had high hopes and I think there's good information in there, if you can stand the incessant examples. I couldn't!3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Great ReadBy A CustomerIn an attempt to uncover some insight on how I relate to my parents, I bought this book. I'm glad I did. It was very easy to read and kept my attention, unlike many other books of its ilk, and brought to light some patterns of behavior I might not have noticed on my own. It also validated many feelings I have been having on setting limits with my relationship with my parents. I highly recommend this book.