From the PublisherReaders learn to make more positive, satisfying life choices as they understand and develop healthier ways to relate to their mothers today.From the AuthorDr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend are popular speakers, licensed psychologists, co-hosts of the nationally broadcast New Life radio program, and cofounders of Cloud/Townsend Communications. Best-selling coauthors of several books, including Boundaries, they maintain private practices in Newport Beach, CaliforniaFrom the Back CoverNo one has influenced the person you are today like your mother. The way she handled your needs as a child has shaped your worldview, your relationships, your marriage, your career, your self-image -- your life. The Mom Factor can help you identify areas that need reshaping, to make positive choices for personal change, and to establish a nature relationship with Mom today. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend steer you down a path of discovery and growth beyond the effects of six common mom types: - The Phantom Mom . . . - The China Doll Mom - The Controlling Mom . . . - The Trophy Mom - The Still-the-Boss Mom . . . The American Express Mom -- You'll learn how your mom affected you as a child and may still be affecting you today. And you'll find a realistic and empowering approach to filling your unmet mothering needs in healthy, life-changing ways through other people. The Mom Factor is a biblical route to wholeness and growth, to deeper and more satisfying bonds with your family, friends, and spouse -- and to a new, healthier way of relating to your mother today. how do you write a book review for high school The Mom Factor
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A motivational manual for understanding, forgiveness, love and redemptionBy NancyThis book changed my life. No - correction - this book gave me the tools to begin changing my life. Within its pages, I learned to identify the kind of mom I had/have, helped me identify the kind of mom I was/am (or at least the one my daughter perceives I am), but probably most importantly, helped me begin to see who I really am. And all in a way that allowed me to understand - and, when necessary - forgive my mother, my daughter and, especially, myself. Drs. Townsend and Cloud have a special gift in that they are able to point out missteps and even character flaws without being judgmental, harsh or preachy. Their understanding of the human condition and belief in redemption is both inspirational and motivational. I have always kept a running mental list of my fantasy dinner party guests - Winston Churchill, Pope John XIII, JFK, Thomas Jefferson , Carl Jung , Elizabeth I and her misguided half-sister Mary (time for them to make up and play nice) are on my current list. Now, however, I'm going to have to add another leaf to my dining room table to accommodate Townsend and Cloud, who can help all my other fiesta with their mother issues,0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is eye opening and 'fixes' brokenness!By Carrie BaxterThis book. There was so much I couldn't understand about how/why I did things in relationships with friends, love interests, other family members, and random people- until I read this book. I couldn't figure out why I was the way I was. WOW! Talk about eye-opening! Everyone should read The Mom Factor, there are fundamental truths we cannot comprehend on our own about the instinctual/internal relationship created between mother and child and how instrumental moms are to our being.I've recommended or purchased this book for someone more than fifty times and I still think it's better than all my therapy! ;)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Highly Recommend This Book....It Will Change Your Relationship With Your Mother.By jerrylaux50A definite read for those adults struggling in life to find your own identity. I raised to be a pleaser, namely doing those things my mother wanted only to find as I have reached the mid point of my life, I have done very little for me. Get a copy of this book to learn how to relate to your mother on the same level(adult to adult). It will change your life. I now feel like I have the tools to communicate with my mother and not feel guilty about saying NO.