"Exceptionally perceptive." - Stephanie Coontz, author of Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage and The Way We Never Were "A superb treatment for parents wounded emotionally or psychologically by their children.an accessible, hopeful exploration.a unique and groundbreaking approach.an eye-opening read for anyone." - --Library Journal (starred review) "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 "[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? "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 "An important book that can help parents heal." - Baltimore Sun "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 "A wise and helpful book." - Frederic Luskin, PhD, Director, Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of Forgive for Good "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.