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The Whole Parent : How to Become a Terrific Parent Even If You Didn't Have One

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Deb Wesselmann's book is an invaluable resource for providing the essential tools to establish healthier parent-child relationships. The Whole Parent: How to Become a Terrific Parent Even If You Didn't Have One contains critical information for those people who experienced painful childhoods. The book is just as important to parents who would like to increase the emotional well being of their families. Ms. Wesselmann's approach takes the reader through a clearly mapped out journey which provides keys to unlocking emotional barriers built during childhood. Powerful and inspirational personal stories of people who are overcoming desperately difficult pasts are included in the initial and final chapters. In these times of increasingly complicated and varied family structures, The Whole Parent is an excellent guide for obtaining and maintaining sound, healthy family relationships.

When you realize how much went into this book, you are overwhelmed. The level of detail and specific suggestions makes it unique. It's like peeling an onion; each layer seems more true to what I know about kids as a 26 year teaching veteran. Those I've worried about the most are in this book along with those I've loved. Perhaps what I liked best was the way it made me think back--not only to the raising of my own sons but also to my childhood. I look for positive connections to tell me what life is all about, and I believe The Whole Parent has them. Debra Wesselmann has crafted a loving validation for us all along with a chance to be whole.

I'm a therapist and I use this book with my clients to help them understand how they've developed the feelings and attitudes that they have whether they're a parent or not. Some of my clients have been deeply moved by what they've read. The author does a good job at giving the reader ways to understand and change the patterns that get in his/her way. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to understand more about his/her inner world and who wants to make conscious and better
choices in life.