Understanding Stepmothers

By Elizabeth A. Church

Book Overview

ISOLATION, FRUSTRATION, REJECTION. Why is it so hard to be a stepmother?Inspired by her own experiences as a stepmother, existing research and arealization that many stepmothers out there are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 000200660X
• ISBN13: 9780002006606
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Customer Reviews

Really does understand stepmothers

I picked this up on a trip to Toronto from the U.S. For all stepmothers who are finding their role in the stepfamily more difficult than they anticipated, and who are experiencing guilt for how they feel, this book helps you realize that you are not alone. The author understands that stepmothers have different personalities and experiences, and that there is not one perfect answer to the problems that arise. The book helped me feel not so "wicked" for the negative emotions that sometimes overwhelm me when dealing with exwives and stepchildren issues. It's one of the best books for stepmothers and for understanding stepmothers that I've read, and I have a library of stepfamily books!