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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
No survival guide, August 8, 2002
This review is from: The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About) (Paperback)
I couldn't wait to receive this book in the mail. Finally a professional approach to a chronic world-wide issue! Well, I was disappointed. Tons of 'testimonies,' tons of support but alas no advice. Nothing most daughters-in-law don't already know anyway. For example, one of the main reasons I bought the book was because it touched on unsupportive husbands. However, what does it say about unsupportive husbands? That they should support their wives. That's it, period amen. No advice for those whose husbands refuse. No alternative suggestions. I'll tell you what, I know exactly the same thing I knew before I purchased the book. If you're a professional and can offer sound advice and suggestions, please do us a favor and write a book or something. You'll hit the jackpot...gauranteed.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of stories, not too much practical advice, June 6, 2002
This review is from: The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About) (Paperback)
Due to the fact that it was a new title, and therefore more likely to be up to date with todays issues between DIL & MIL, I was really hoping that this book would offer practical advice on how to cope with, understand and approach my emotionally demanding mother in law. Unfortunately, this book did not offer such advice. There were plenty of stories from other daughters-in-law which did offer some consolation, making me feel less 'alone' in my struggle, but I was really looking for ways to help me 'breath through' or 'confront' the problems that I am experiencing with my Husbands mother. This book would be fine if you just want to hear other womens venting, but thats about it.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of stories, not too much practical advice, June 6, 2002
This review is from: The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About) (Paperback)
Due to the fact that it was a new title, and therefore more likely to be up to date with todays issues between DIL & MIL, I was really hoping that this book would offer practical advice on how to cope with, understand and approach my emotionally demanding mother in law. Unfortunately, this book did not offer such advice. There were plenty of stories from other daughters-in-law which did offer some consolation, making me feel less 'alone' in my struggle, but I was really looking for ways to help me 'breath through' or 'confront' the problems that I am experiencing with my Husbands mother. This book would be fine if you just want to hear other womens venting, but thats about it.
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