Between Mother and Daughter: A Teenager and Her Mom Share the Secrets of a Strong Relationship [Paperback]

Amanda Ford (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2009

A refreshingly positive perspective on the mother-daughter relationship that captures both voices, Between Mother and Daughter is geared toward both mothers and teenage girls who want to maintain or rekindle a healthy relationship during the sometimes difficult teen years. Each chapter begins with a scenario that relates to common issues between mothers and daughters -- dating, sex, clothes, housework, drugs, etc. -- followed by each author's individual perspective.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Negotiating the mother-daughter relationship during the teenage years is nearly always challenging. Here Ford, a family counselor, and her daughter Amanda, a college student, share their insights into building a successful relationship. The book is jointly written, and the authors explore such issues as trust and freedom, talking about difficult subjects, and avoiding guilt trips, with a major emphasis on finding ways to stay connected even when disagreements arise. The promise of a mutually nurturing future relationship is held out as the reason and key to weathering the storms of the teenage years. Some of these insights are affected by Judy's role as a single parent, but much of the writing will strike a familiar note with all parents of teenage girls. Recommended for public libraries as good reading for both mothers and daughters.AKay L. Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills., MD
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

This book, written by a family therapist and her teenage daughter, is a how-to for mothers and daughters struggling with their relationship. The Fords discuss such things as working through a variety of issues, from boyfriends to body piercings. Although the easy, blanket answer to relationship problems is "communication," everyone knows it is easier to say than to do. This book gives equal time to both the mother's and the daughter's side in every issue and acknowledges that a strong, healthy relationship requires hard work. There are also exercises for mothers and daughters to do together and suggestions on how to start difficult discussions. A valuable tool, it should be on the bookshelf of every girl and every mother as they navigate the complex and touchy teen years. Ellie Barta-Moran

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Red Wheel / Weiser (February 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573241644
• ISBN-13: 978-1573241649
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing book that both mothers and daughters will love!, November 2, 1999

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This review is from: Between Mother and Daughter: A Teenager and Her Mom Share the Secrets of a Strong Relationship (Paperback)

This book is a true one-of-a-kind. Open, honest, and real, this book is full of practical ways that mothers and daughters can learn from each other to create a strong and loving relationship during the teen years. Each chapter begins with a true senerio that all mothers and daughters can relate to, (like the desire for body-piercings, learning/teaching to drive, dating/boys, etc.) then Judy and Amanda take time sharing each of their perspectives on the situation. The wonderful thing about this book is that it has both the mother's and the daughter's voice. The book is also beautifully designed on the inside with quotes, interesting facts, quizes and activites for mothers and daughters to enjoy together. I gaurentee that all teenage girls and their mothers will love this book!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for all moms and teenage daughters!, February 12, 2006

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This review is from: Between Mother and Daughter: A Teenager and Her Mom Share the Secrets of a Strong Relationship (Paperback)

All Moms....if you're even remotely interested in this book, I would recommend it very highly. My daughter & I began to have many conflicts before she became a teenager. I kept hoping things would get better eventually, but they weren't. I really felt like I was at my wit's-end. In my online searching, I purchased this & read it as soon as I got it. I am not saying it has solved all problems between my daughter & me, but it has really helped me to understand things from her point of view. It is so well-written & so insightful! I am definitely going to order some as gifts for my friends who have daughters. I could go on & on but I'd rather just encourage you to get on with ordering it.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfort "food", December 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Between Mother and Daughter: A Teenager and Her Mom Share the Secrets of a Strong Relationship (Paperback)

I've bought many books trying to understand this passage in my and my daughter's life, and I needed to buy only this book. It confirmed with text what I was feeling and thinking and gave me a better perspective of her teenage life, which I had either forgotten or not come to grips with in these millennium years. I say the same about Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen, a companion book.