Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault [MP3 CD]

Philip Van Munching (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 23, 2007

Best-selling author Philip Van Munching and psychotherapist Dr. Bernie Katz team up for a fascinating, tremendously useful look at the psychological forces in each of us that shape our relationships. Weaving in anecdotes and experiences, the authors have created a relationship book that is funny, warm, fascinating, and readable.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Despite its reassuring title, readers troubled by romance snafus aren't completely off the hook; this clever self-help is for individuals who aren't afraid to confront their past, take some responsibility, lose their guilt and start breaking bad relationship habits. Written specifically for couples, author and columnist Van Munching (Boys Will Put You on a Pedestal So They can Look Up Your Skirt), along with practicing couples therapist Katz, gives a guided tour through the foundations of a healthy relationship, starting with the importance of self-awareness-a key component-and continuing through the process of reviving a romance. Utilizing common therapy jargon like "the relationship is the patient, not the individuals," and tried-and-true strategies like journaling, the text does resemble its predecessors and peers, but uses anecdotes and metaphors to elicit fresh insight, as in a comparison of the unconscious mind to a horror movie basement-a place where the answers lie, but no one ever wants to go. Though it's a bit of a bait-and-switch (the backpedaling begins with the introduction's title, "Okay, It's Not All Your Parents' Fault"), this is a welcoming guide that gives readers a long view of human relationships.
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About the Author

PHILIP VAN MUNCHING is also the author of Beer Blast. He writes the "Devil's Adman" column for Brandweek, and has written many other publications. He lives in Manhattan.
BERNIE KATZ, PH.D. is in private practice on Long Island, New York. He was previously the co-host of a live daily television show, "State of Mind", on the America's Talking cable network. He lives in Plainview, New York.

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Product Details

• MP3 CD: 200 pages
• Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc.; MP3 edition (January 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078617207X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786172078
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,986,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ellen, February 26, 2007

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E H Sciutto "E H Sciutto" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault: Why Your Romantic Relationship Isn't Working, and How to Fix It (Hardcover)

This is a fun self-help book that enables you to laugh at yourself while learning so much about your relationships with others. I related to the book and the author's advice on every level. Anyone interested in this book should also check out Van Munching's last best seller: "Boys Will Put you on a Pedastal, so They can look up your Skirt." Another incredibly written advice book that hits the nail on the head.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Support for those that are looking for it., March 28, 2007

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David H. Burkhardt (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault: Why Your Romantic Relationship Isn't Working, and How to Fix It (Hardcover)

An excellent book. Well written and hits home to a lot of 'family of orign' issues. I facilitate a 'divorce recovery' program and gave a copy to each person in the group. It helped them in identifying their part in the broken relationship better. It also allows them to not blame as much as to take responsibility and work for increased personal growth.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I AM MY PARENTS CHILD, April 10, 2007

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This review is from: Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault: Why Your Romantic Relationship Isn't Working, and How to Fix It (Hardcover)

Easy read. Just like the authors suggested, you cannot get away from how your parents interactions both as a couple and as a parent affected you. You can instead take this thought provoking journey, recognize and do something about the "ahhhas" to stop the generational pull toward the negatives and identify the postives. Truly defines "you" are uniquely you.