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by Harold Bloomfield M.D. (Author), Leonard Felder Ph.D. (Author) "In the middle of a nationwide promotional tour for one of my books in the fall of 1978, I received a long-distance call from my..." (more)
Key Phrases: martyr parent, dictator parent, own best parent, New York, Parental Aging, Martyr Mom (more...)
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"No one book resolves a lifetime of hurts and misunderstandings, but it can remove the blinders from our eyes. Make an effort now."

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No matter how old you are and whether or not your parents are alive, you have to come to terms with them. This wise and practical book will show you how to deal with the most fundamental relationships in your life and, in the process, become the happy, creative, and fulfilled person you are meant to be. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"No one book resolves a lifetime of hurts and misunderstandings, but it can remove the blinders from our eyes. Make an effort now."

LOS ANGELES TIMES

No matter how old you are and whether or not your parents are alive, you have to come to terms with them. This wise and practical book will show you how to deal with the most fundamental relationships in your life and, in the process, become the happy, creative, and fulfilled person you are meant to be. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books (September 29, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345410475
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345410474
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,387 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Exhaustingly empowering, March 29, 2000
This book walks the reader through steps in seeking out the everyday childhood issues which have been overlooked yet are hindering function as an adult. The exercises will exhause you, bring tears, and at times make you resent the author even suggesting anything like this could be true, yet once the exercises are completed, a new level of awaereness and freedom emerges. It is definately worth the reading, but it is also a book which only gives he reader what the reader is willing to put into it. Give 100% and the return will be in gold!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing!, April 25, 2002
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I read a previous edition of this book 16 years ago and I am still reaping the benefits. At first, I hesitated to purchase the book because I didn't feel ready for peace. It turned out the book was really about working with the irritation with my parents I had built up over the years. Doing all the exercises in this book was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Afterwards I felt stronger and more at peace and it was so much easier for me to have enjoyable conversations with my mother without feeling annoyed. It wasn't like I had to have any confrontation with her about anything either. I just felt better around her and it made our relationship so much better.

Don't just read the book. You have to take time to seriously DO all the exercises. I don't think just reading the book would accomplish much.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered!, August 7, 2005
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This book has saved me a lot of time in therapy. The author's experience in helping clients work though many of the same issues that I'm faced with. His format worked great - summary real-life example, what's the issue, what did he advise (maybe some exercises if it's "easier said than done"), and what was the result. It's given me a whole new set of tools for recognizing what is going on between the words with my mom and I, how I CHOOSE to deal with situations, and take responsibility for building a new relationship.

You'd think that the advice would be dated by now, but it is wonderful. It was a much more helpful than the more "modern" book that I also ordered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Relationships made easy!
Honest, well-written guide to helping you get "unstuck" in the most challenging relationship of all--you and your older parents.
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I highly recommend this book. At first I worried that it would be out of date since it was written a while back. To the contrary, it is ageless. Read more
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In the 80's, while browsing the bookstore, someone had recommended this book to me. And I reacted with, "No. I don't think so. Read more
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