Staying Sane When Your Family Comes to Visit [Paperback]

Evelyn Fazio (Author), Pamela Brodowsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2005 | Series: Staying Sane

Maybe your mother-in-law snoops but "doesn't judge." Perhaps grandpa hogs the bathroom, or your cousin frequently "just needs a place to crash." Whatever the specifics, it's hard to grin and bear it. From the trenches of these anxiety-inducing and guilt-ridden occasions, here are true stories of inspiration and humor about coping with family personality traits, group dynamics, bad habits, and irritating mannerisms that can drive a sane person crazy. Misery loves company and sometimes the only advice we'll take is from someone who has already stood in our shoes. Whether it is about giving up smoking, trying to lose weight, or having in-laws move in for a month, the Staying Sane series provides readers with just this kind of been-there, done-that commiseration. Each Staying Sane volume is filled with sometimes humorous (laughter is the best medicine, after all!), sometimes inspiring but always sanity-saving success stories of how other people have overcome obstacles or have risen above the situations in question. Practical tips and coping strategies lighten the reader's load throughout. Bibliotherapy of the first order, the Staying Sane guides will support beleaguered readers as they strive to persevere through the duration of their particular challenge.

Editorial Reviews

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"Gives you plenty of survival first-hand tips." -- Essentials, 8/1/06

"Laugh provoking, practical advice." -- Metapsychology Online Reviews, 3/20/07

About the Author

Pamela Brodowsky is the founder of the literary agency International Literary Arts and author of two reference books. She lives in Moscow, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two children. Evelyn Fazio is an award-winning publisher and literary agent. She lives in New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (October 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738210366
• ISBN-13: 978-0738210360
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,974,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed Every Bit, December 3, 2005

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Jason Love "Jason Love" (Port Hueneme, CA) - See all my reviews
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Being in the funny business myself, I'm a tough sell, but this kept me nodding throughout -- nodding in agreement, not nodding off. I wanted to send the book to my own family members, but then make Thanksgiving would be even more awkward. Thanks, Evelyn and Pam (editors), for compiling this treasure of stories. Even if I do have to keep them to myself.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice to know we're not alone, April 7, 2006

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P. Haduch (Saylorsburg, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staying Sane When Your Family Comes to Visit (Paperback)

What a great idea for a book. I had loads of fun reading it (and reading it out loud to family members) during the holidays. We all thought that our family was the strangest, but, boy were we wrong! This book also helped give us tips on how to deal with the ornery ones in our family, too. Helpful and fun. What more could you want?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Laughter IS the best medicine, December 8, 2005

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Gina Baumann (CT) - See all my reviews
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I haven't finished the book yet but there are clearly a few stories that stand out among the rest. Some were so entertaining & frank, you can't help but laugh. There's a story in this book for everyone because we've all been there!