This examination of the special problems of stepmothers explores the entire range of anxieties and conflicts associated with this problematical--and increasingly common--role, including relating to stepchildren, housework, money, and sex....If you're one of the more than 15 million stepmothers in the country, you know the particular trials--and joys--of stepfamily dynamics today. You wonder if you're doing the right thing and, as a stepmother, many of your specific questions are unique. In this second edition of Stepmotherhood: How to Survive Without Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked, journalist and stepmother Cherie Burns brings together countless insights and sound advice, based on the latest research and interviews with experts in the field (including dozens of other stepmoms), to answer questions such as: - How do you manage discipline when parents and stepparents disagree? - How can you help stepsiblings get along? - How do you handle birthdays, holidays, and weddings? - What's the best way to get along with your stepchild's mother? - When should you seek a therapist's help? Burns's wise and empathetic suggestions go beyond struggle, stigma, and compromise, showing how sensitive, informed stepmothers can take charge--and pride--in their role, becoming more effective and fulfilled.... Click here or on the image for details |
| Todos Se Van...Written in the form of a diary that tells Nieve Guerra's story from age eight to twenty, this novel tells the life of a young girl with an alcoholic father that blames her for his wife running away with another man and, even worse, a foreigner. This unique experience, written with strength and authenticity, reflects the Cuban reality without ideological castigation. Escrita en forma de diario personal que abarca de los ocho a los veinte anos de Nieve Guerra, esta novela cuenta la vida problematica y turbulenta de una adolescente cuyo padre alcoholico la culpa de haber arruinado su matrimonio con una mujer que lo dejo por un extranjero. Relata una experiencia individual, escrita con fuerza y autenticidad, reflejando la realidad cubana sin condenas ideologicas.... Click here or on the image for details |
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