Blended Families Workbook [Paperback]

Maxine Marsolini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2004

Those who expect a blended family to be just like a first-time family will be disappointed. Blended families are even more challenging. Couples bringing two families together should count the cost and be highly educated about the process. Far too few adults know how to co-parent well, address anger issues, or set healthy boundaries. Maxine Marsolini's workbook discusses topics common to all blended families. This well-planned series of lessons considers outcome thinking not just crisis management. She adds insights to unforeseen emotions, children's issues, and the added conflict between homes.

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About the Author

Maxine Marsolini is a pastor’s wife and speaker, and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, CLASS, and Oregon Christian Writers. She’s the author of Blended Families by Moody Press and has published articles in magazines such as Decision and Bible Advocate. Maxine and her husband have survived 29 years in a blended family and share seven children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing; Stg edition (June 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414101813
• ISBN-13: 978-1414101811
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "BLENDED FAMILY BOOK PROVES TO BE INVALUABLE", February 18, 2005

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Terri (McMinnville, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blended Families Workbook (Paperback)

This book is AWESOME!!
I can't think of a better book to put into the hands of relatives or friends intertwined in blended family positions. It's honesty and encouragement make it a MUST have.
I believe that this is a book that will benefit the entire family.
Packed with encouragement, possibilities, and truth. It's wonderful to see a book finally written with a biblical point on this subject. This author nailed it! The subject is a "touchy" one and yet MUST be discussed in order for all families to heal and unite!
I would highly recommend this book & workbook to all that are in blended situations like us.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Springboard for discussion, February 11, 2008

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MS (Lee's Summt, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blended Families Workbook (Paperback)

Helpful book; beneficial for initiating small group discussion; some questions found to be inappropriate to subject matter;

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning - this book is overly preachy!, December 1, 2005

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S. Civitello "Steph" (Redwood City, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blended Families Workbook (Paperback)

I was expecting practical tips on how to bond with your stepchildren, how to cope with their emotions and your own unexpected emotions, and instead all I got was, "The scripture says, blah, blah, blah..." Not helpful! I would like something more succinct and practical!