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Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents
Walking on Eggshells Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents Author:Jane Isay Using extensive interviews with people from ages twenty-five to seventy, Isay shows that we’re far from alone in our struggles to make this new, adult relationship work. She offers up groundbreaking insights and deeply moving stories that will inspire those in even the toughest situations. You’ll learn why silence really is golden, a... more »nd how sometimes the smallest gesture of love and acceptance is all that’s needed to keep the lines of communication open. Isay’s warmth and wit shine through on every page as she charts an invaluable course through the confusing and often painful interactions parents and children can face.
From marriage and remarriage to stepparents and grandparents, virtually every type of family issue is addressed in anecdotes that are both compelling and reassuring. Preserving intimacy within a family isn’t easy, but learning to maintain close ties with your children can be a truly rewarding and life-changing experience.
As the world around us grows colder and more disconnected, we need the comfort of family now more than ever. WALKING ON EGGSHELLSis the much-needed road map that will keep you connected to the people you love most.« less