“A wise and helpful book.” — Frederic Luskin, PhD, Director, Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of Forgive for Good
“Joshua Coleman’s book is a gift, offering extraordinary wisdom coupled with practical advice.” — Steven Mintz, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and author of Huck's Raft: A History of American Childhood
“An especially healing, practical resource . . . for anyone exhausted by strained, hurtful relationships with their adolescent or grown child.” — Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology & Women's Studies, Wake Forest University and author of Embracing Your Father: Building the Relationship You Always Wanted With Your Dad
“I LOVE this book. [It] is written from such a realistic and compassionate perspective that it is heart-warming.” — Hara Estroff Marano, editor-at-large at Psychology Today and author of A Nation of Wimps
“Exceptionally perceptive.” — Stephanie Coontz, author of Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage and The Way We Never Were
“A superb treatment . . . a unique and groundbreaking approach . . . an eye-opening read for anyone.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“Coleman’s focus is on helping the parent cope and carry on . . . an engaging read despite the serious subject matter.” — Publishers Weekly
“An important book that can help parents heal.” — Baltimore Sun
“[D]esperately needed . . . a truly great book for parents, and a great book for therapists who work with families.” — Heather Folsom, MD, adult and child psychiatrist and author
“This is an incredibly insightful and sensitively written analysis of a difficult subject. . . . I have recommended it to many of my clients . . . I highly recommend it to all parents who hurt.” — Jan Levine, PhD, coauthor of Why Do Fools Fall in Love?