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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This book has helped me enourmously. I have spent a lifetime feeling guilty about my depressed, addictive, needy, attention-seeking 80-yr old mother. I read most of the book within 2 days of receiving it, and the subsequent visit to my mother was free of friction for the first time in years. I used the techniques in the book to alter the way I react / relate to her and it worked. I finally accept that I cannot ever make my mother happy and that neither can she help her behaviour towards me.I have bought another copy as a gift for a colleauge in a similar situation. Highly recommended.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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I have been hoping to find a book like this for the past two years. During that time, my three adult siblings and I have struggled with sick elderly parents and their painful, chaotic slide from independent living. There are many books on the needs/problems of the elderly, but this book is unique in that it is written from the perspective of the burned-out offspring trying to give aid and comfort--and it tells how NOT to feel like a guilty failure in the light of your parents' problems. In every chapter there are many practical insights and examples for understanding where your parent is coming from and for providing enlightened support and compassion--without continually sacrificing your own needs. There's a whole chapter on dependent behavior, one on negativity, another on fearfulness, including ways to handle them (and ways NOT to). I bought 5 copies of this book and sent them not only to my brothers and sister, but to two friends who are having trouble trying to help sick, depressed elderly parents. This is a handbook for that. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I found my aspects of my mom's personality in just about every scenerioj. We have been making each other miserable since she had to move from independent living - she is angry and so am I. This book offers the information I really needed to hear to keep me getting stressed out even more - and treating my mom with impatience. Thank you, thank you, thank you...
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Useful
Useful as a resource to dip in and out of. Main message is that you can do little about how other people behave but can look at how you react etc so not new or revolutionary ideas... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Liz Riverstreet
interesting
Very interesting and helpful book. Some of the helpful tips of where to get further help are american but don't let that put you off. Read more
Published 3 months ago by friend
Serious help to keep stress levels under control.
I found that this book really does what it says on the cover. There's a multitude of case examples explaining the different causes and reasons for stress between parent and grown... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Johnston
Some helpful hints
This is written by people who have counselled the stressed-out "children", so they know their subject. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Anne Elliott
Parents can be very difficult when they get older
Some parents can be very difficult to deal with when they get older. I think they find it difficult to accept that they are getting older and just cannot do what they used to. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Poppy Flower
Useful, but American
This is a good book. At last I realised I was not alone and not the absolute heel I was beginning to think I was. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by Caddy2
excellent guide based on sound theories of human behavior
This book applies sound theories of human behavior to the relationship issues between generations. The relationship between the older, difficult parent and the grownchild is... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 1999
Should be a big help to "stressed out" children.
The authors have generously revealed their techniques for coping with common (or uncommon)familial crises. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 1999
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