You Know You're an Empty Nester When...: A Hilarious Look at Life After Kids (Paperback)

~ Dianne, Ph.D. Sundby (Author), Jeff Law (Illustrator)

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Product Description

This book humorously depicts the very real phenomenon of 'life after kids'. With captivating illustrations throughout and incisive and amusing one-liners, you will immediately recognise yourself or someone you know who is or was an Empty Nester. Written by a practising psychologist, Dianne Sundby brings her years of therapeutic experience, insight, and understanding to the written word with clarity and wit.

Product Details

• Paperback: 121 pages
• Publisher: S.P.I. Books; 1st edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561718858
• ISBN-13: 978-1561718856
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,779 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "You Know You're an Empty Nester....", August 31, 2005

By	Reedsa Lott "RL" (Los Angeles,CA USA) - See all my reviews

"You Know You're an Empty Nester When..." is a delightful and amusing read for parents who are facing an empty nest in the not too distant future. It has its poignant moments too. It's also a humorous look back for those who are "experienced" empty nesters. I thoroughly enjoyed my journey down memory lane, often laughing out loud at both the sentiments expressed and the cartoons. I recommend this book to all parents who will someday be empty nesters as well as those who are already empty nesters.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for parents, September 18, 2005

By	Randi Graham (New Haven, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm the daughter of empty nest parents, and I can tell you that the observations Dr. Sundby made about "empty nest time" are SO true! Did my mom call me a million times to "just check in" when I went away to college? You bet! And, yes, I did have to walk her through setting up her new DVD player--on the telephone.

My dad always seemed to have business trips in "my neighborhood"--not that I minded, even though they were often two states away. The cartoons are great! In my freshman year, I received a care package almost as big as the one illustrated in the book--Kept my dorm floor afloat for a long time.

Although I've been away from home for a few years, I recently purchased the book for my folks. They loved it! Think this is a great book for kids to get their empty nest parents--it may. make life easier, not only for the parents, but for the kids too!"
R.G., A Nesting Who Left the Nest, New Haven, CT

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful and fun read for any child or parent, July 12, 2006

By	W. J. Molinar "God of Tomes" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very funny, very cute look at what happens when kids leave the nest. I loved the illustrations, very well done and the look and feel of the book overall was pleasant.

I purchased this for my mother and she loved it. I laughed out loud at many of the pages myself. Highly recommended for parents and children alike. I look foward to a second volume. Keep them coming!