Glass Half-Full: A Daughter's Journey Through A Father's Eyes 0th Edition

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A father's identity and love for his teenaged daughter are both tested in this tale of emotional struggles. Samantha's life is slowly but surely eroding as she is unable to control her self-destructive behaviors. Her parents, Jack and Elizabeth, are doing everything they can to help but are unable to halt the girl's downward spiral that continues to gain momentum. They come to accept that unless drastic steps are taken, they may lose their child forever.Based on the author's true life experiences, the uneven, twisted road to Samantha's recovery leads from a well-to-do suburb in Westchester County to a wilderness program in New Hampshire and culminates with her stay at a therapeutic boarding school in upstate New York.Desperate to save his daughter, Jack knows he must find a way to face his fears and resolve his own issues. As the program helps Samantha to painfully dig deeper toward discovering her true self, Jack also begins to absorb its teachings. In doing so, he gains a greater understanding of who his daughter really is and, ultimately, of himself.

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I relied on a detailed journal, countless letters, and, of course, my memories to keep this story as true to my experiences as possible. I still live in Westchester County, New York, along with my wife, Liz, younger daughter, Jess, and spaniels, Magic and Andie.Samantha lives in her own apartment in a nearby town.

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Paperback: 460 pages
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (June 16, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0595386008
ISBN-13: 978-0595386000
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,750,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3469 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Parenting > Parenting Girls
- #7475 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Parenting > Teenagers
- #150711 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Memoirs

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The love of a father

ByJacoba M. Bishopon September 3, 2006

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This story is heart breaking. It's a father's story of his daughter's destructive life style. Nobody could love his daughter more than Jack Rosen. He had to do the hardest thing that can happen to a parent - as I had to do it - She did not seem to care until Jack and his wife found out that there was a reason for her behavior. What I liked in particular was his honesty about his fear to approach his daughter after having her escorted to a Wilderness Program. It is a wonderful book a father wrote to share his feelings with other parents. In one word : enlightening

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A Parent must read

ByTerraTerrainVINE VOICEon October 23, 2007

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I have shared this book with friends and family. I feel so many with troubled teens need to see they are not alone and there are ways to help out. I found the book fascinating as I followed the Dad in his search to help his daughter.

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"Glass Half Full" is a must read for parents.

ByReader Viewson January 15, 2007

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Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (1/07)

This book is written from the perspective of Jack, the father of a young girl out of control. As a father facing agonizing struggles he cherishes the memories of past father/daughter relationship.

Jack struggles to continue life in a normal stance while trying to deal with his daughter, Samantha's erratic behavior and substance abuse. He knows his family is facing a major crisis. He and his wife Elizabeth search for answers before they lose their daughter forever.

Jack and Elizabeth are loving and good parents. They are willing to do whatever it takes to save their daughter from herself. The couple turns to internet support groups, where they find suggestions for help. They finally find a counselor that can help to discover the true reason for their daughter's behavior. The couple eventually placed their daughter in a residential program.

Jack Rosen is courageous in sharing the story of his family's real life struggle to save their daughter from destruction. My emotions ran the gamut while reading this book. Jack tells his story from a personal perspective. Reading this book is like reading his personal journals. Jack leaves out nothing taking the reader on the journey no parent seeks to take. Dealing with a self destructive teen is every parent's nightmare. But Jack offers hope by sharing the successful outcome. The cover is beautifully done the silhouettes of a father and daughter walking into the sunset let me know that there was hope at the end of this book. I have three grown children and well remember the heartaches and times of tribulation. "Glass Half Full" is a must read for parents.

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PARENTS...READ THIS!

ByJoyce Kennedyon August 6, 2006

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This is a father's first person account of his teenage daughter's escalating behavioral and substance abuse problems and the personal issues he is forced to face in order to help her.

Jack and his wife, Liz, are caring, involved, suburban parents tryng hard to live a " normal" family life with their two daughters. Through internet support groups, they network their way to assistance. First, they write to other parents who are in similar situations. They then find a professional counseler who can help them. Though Jack and Liz initially lack the insight into what is causing Samantha to take the path she is taking, they do everything they can to try to save her.

The book envelopes the reader in the parents' attempts to find the correct treatment facilities and to participate in Samantha's recovery.

Since this is written in first person journal style, it is very easy to be caught in Jack's angst. He often cannot hold back the frustration he is experiencing.

One really feels involved with Jack, Liz, Jess and Samantha. We wish for a good outcome, but we doubt it at times.

If we don't have a situation like this somewhere in our family, I'm sure we all know someone who does.

This is a book worth reading.

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READ IT

ByK. Edwardson August 2, 2007

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As a therapist working with teenagers and their parents, I was curious to learn Jack's story. Most of the professional learning for therapists comes from the patient's point of view, and not the parents'. This book gives the reader a tremendously moving and impactful account of a genuinely loving father - his descriptions of his journey, along with his daughter's, will keep you riveted.
In one particularly poignant scene, Jack describes his agony in having his daughter removed from their home by a therapeutic team. His choice of words and writing style make the reader feel as if they are in the house, watching the scene unfold themselves. The reader can sense Jack's vulnerabilities, sensitivities, and deep love for his family in each situation that they face.
I liked the book because of how honestly Jack presents his family's struggle. He is incredibly open about his own journey, which was a refreshing change from hearing simply the patient's experience. I think that Jack's emotional outpouring (positive and negative) is both humble and strong, and I cannot imagine a parent out there that could not connect to some aspect of Jack's experience.
As a parent, as a therapist, and as an adult, I recommend this reading.

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falsely labeled a memoir

ByAnnabeth M.on June 15, 2007

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This book is fabulous. It is so well-written that I really believed it was all true.

But it's not. The basic story is true -- yes, the daughter did have lots of problems, and yes, the father did save her from herself -- but so much of this story is embellished that I'd hardly call it a "memoir." It should really say "based on a true story."

I do know 'Jack,' 'Samantha,' and 'Jess' personally. The author greatly exaggerates 'Samantha's' behavior. He also exaggerates his own role in saving her life. 'Jess,' who has higher-than-average intelligence, was horribly neglected while all of this happened, and as a result has trouble leading a normal adult life. She currently lives in her sister's apartment, living off her sister's money, because 'Jack' kicked her out at 17 when she decided not to go to college.

Yes, the book is great. But don't believe everything you read.

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Self Realization, growth as a person and parent.

One does not have to be a parent to learn from this book. It is a realization that we all have to look deep within ourselves to get through difficult times.Read more

Published on June 18, 2008 by C. Dichiaro

Not Only for Parents

"Glass Half-Full" is the story of a family crisis precipitated by one of the daughter's engaging in self destructive and potentially life threatening behaviors.Read more

Published on August 7, 2006 by Molly B. Foust

A Tale from the Heart

Author Jack Rosen takes the reader on his heart-wrenching journey from darkness and despair, to hope and healing when his teenage daughter's behavior spirals out of control.Read more

Published on August 4, 2006 by loving mom

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THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WITH A CHILD.IT CAPTURES

THE READER FROM BEGINNING TO END.Read more

Published on August 2, 2006 by Jennifer Saad

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