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From Library Journal
Bradshaw (Family Secrets, LJ 1/95), a well-known speaker and author on such topics as addiction, recovery, and spirituality, has released a revised version of John Bradshaw: On Family, which first accompanied his 1984 television series. In this edition, he speaks out on the need for democracy within the family, as opposed to a patriarchal model of family relations. Throughout, Bradshaw refers to earlier models of child rearing as "poisonous pedagogy," and he is deeply committed to changing parenting within today's families and helping adults damaged by the parenting they received to rebuild their self-esteem. He uses many of the techniques of Adult Children of Alcoholics and similar groups in helping the reader identify problems and repair damage. Earlier editions of this book have sold more than a million copies, so public libraries will certainly have a demand for this title.
Kay L. Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills., Md.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From AudioFile
Is any family "normal"? According to Bradshaw, an expert in family relationships, the answer is probably "no." However, through a series of critically acclaimed tapes, Bradshaw kindly and cleanly explains the factors that shape an individual and define how a family functions. The tapes are broken down into 10 independent presentations, so a listener can choose which topics are of personal interest. However, all the tapes provide valuable insight into behavior. Bradshaw is a gifted speaker, full of energy and empathy, who makes it impossible to forget the important information he imparts in this excellent series. E.W.S. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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The last 45 years have ushered in a new awareness about the impact of families on the formation of solid self-esteem. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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