Stepfamily Problems: How to Solve Them [Paperback]

Tom Frydenger (Author), Adrienne Frydenger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Stepfamily Problems provides straightforward, down-to-earth answers about the whos, the whys, and the whens of anger, resentment, and conflicts blended families experience. Families are given the tools they need to resolve conflict and foster teamwork.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Spire Book (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800786483
• ISBN-13: 978-0800786489
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,571,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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81 of 93 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Has potential but Christian content stymies its usefulness., October 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Stepfamily Problems: How to Solve Them (Paperback)

I was enjoying this book. I liked its unique focus - that of the resentments that all members of a stepfamily have and how they undermine the successful functioning of the new family unit. However, when the authors were discussing the essential components of a good marriage and wrote that the woman has to be ready to "submit (or adapt herself)" to her husband, I got a really sour taste in my mouth. After that, knowing that the book was based on this traditional, conservative interpretation of Christian beliefs vastly reduced my confidence that this book was going to have anything useful for me and my new family. I think the use of Christian values is fine - traditional or contemporary, if that's what you're looking for. However, this perspective should be prominently listed on the book as it is a major assumption and is a value that a large number of people today do not necessarily share.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for step-families, January 13, 2000

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Anne (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stepfamily Problems: How to Solve Them (Paperback)

My husband and I have been reading this book together. It has given us so much good information not only how to work on situations with our blended family, but WHY these different situations come up. The authors use a lot of examples used from their own practice and most of the situations we are dealing with are covered in this book - which is a huge help! It has really helped us to look at things from a different perspective - especially that of our children and we are encouraged that we can have a very successful blended family!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource For Stepfamilies, March 22, 2001

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lorack (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stepfamily Problems: How to Solve Them (Paperback)

Feeling quite at sea in my new blended family, I recently purchased half a dozen books on step parenting and step mothering. This book was the first I read and also turned out to be the *best* of the bunch. It provided me with timely and valuable perspective in a new maze of complicated relationships. If you are looking for a book that will give you the tools to build a stronger marriage with your mate and a happier (blended) family life all around, I strongly recommend this book.