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Summary: If you have in-law problems, this one is for you.
Review: From the first chapater of this book, I knew I had grabbed the right one. This book has helped explain the different changes that have happened in my life and how to get them back on track. Taking you step by step on those changes the book will tell you the flat truth. Examples with stories and example things to say, help out a lot in the beganning! Goodluck with your in-law problems and get this book!
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Summary: toxic in-laws
Review: Good book. If you have problems with your in-laws it will give some insight into why they behave so badly and some pointers on how to over come the hurdles. Now I'll never say "I didn't marry your parents, I married you!" again. I'm going to hand a copy of "Toxic Parents" (another book by Susan Forward) to my husband.
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Summary: Good book, especially...
Review: if your spouse is not on your side when it comes to dealing with the in-laws. Susan Forward gives examples of different types of in-law problems and uses examples of couples going thru each of them. She also offers advice on how to deal with each problem.I am fortunate that my husband understands the problems his parents (well, mother) causes, so parts of this book didn't pertain to me. But all in all it is a great book and I learned a few things from it.
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Summary: Pretty good book.
Review: Let me begin by saying there isn't a book by Susan Forward that isn't very helpful in making you understand what the problem really is and how to make it better. Her book on verbal abuse was so excellent. I think I have read ALL of her books. What makes this book great is that she gives numerous examples of different couples and their in-law problems so there is a very good probability you will find your specific problem in the book. The strategies given are ones you may not have even considered in your frustration of dealing with your obnoxious self centered in law(s). I was very angry before I read this, now I'm just mildly amused. I won't be controlled with my own resentments/emotions any more. Susan will help you understand their ... little world of either not being able to "share" the love, or whatever unresolved mess is in their minds, so you wont/dont take it personally.
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Summary: Helped me diffuse my angry feelings
Review: Let me begin by saying there isn't a book by Susan Forward that isn't very helpful in making you understand what the problem really is and how to make it better. Her book on verbal abuse was so excellent. I think I have read ALL of her books. What makes this book great is that she gives numerous examples of different couples and their in-law problems so there is a very good probability you will find your specific problem in the book. The strategies given are ones you may not have even considered in your frustration of dealing with your obnoxious self centered in law(s). I was very angry before I read this, now I'm just mildly amused. I won't be controlled with my own resentments/emotions any more. Susan will help you understand their ... little world of either not being able to "share" the love, or whatever unresolved mess is in their minds, so you wont/dont take it personally.
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Summary: This book is incredibly good, highly recommended
Review: Susan Forward has written a fantastic book. She really understands and has great insights and solutions. I can't recommend this book highly enough. I can't understand why this brilliant book didn't make it to the best seller list.
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Summary: This books saves your SANITY and marriage
Review: This book from Susan Forward describes the different aspects and forms of toxic parents-in-law. You learn to analyze your particular situation and how to counteract. The part on verbal self-defensive is very practical. Non-defensive, but very well in application. Susan Forward guides you step-by-step on a more mature level to in-laws interaction and communication.
If you are stalked by some in-laws, you also should consider reading relevant literature on this matter, because stalking is often a side-effect in very troubled in-laws relationsships (be happy if this does not apply to you). Latest literature on stalking includes the parental stalking of victims. For this purpose I would recommend the book:
Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession : Psychological Perspectives for Prevention, Policing and Treatment by Julian Boon /2004/
in addition to this one.
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Summary: Excellent Book!
Review: This book gives specific methods and language for improving in-law relations. It gave me the confidence I needed to assert my rights in a calm manner. I read and reread it and finally tailored an appropriate "speech." I was pleasantly surprised by my husband's reaction, which was far more supportive than I expected. Frazier also helped me accept that some problems can't be solved, but can be managed. Her wealth of client experiences covers nearly every in-law problem imaginable and made me realize my in-law "challenges" could be much worse. After I ordered the book and before it arrived, I was so frustrated and upset. Each day, I would find some comfort by telling myself "Help is on it's way." I was not disappointed.
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Summary: Great!
Review: This book is great! It's written objectively enough that I think you could share it with a spouse who has an unhealthy relationship with his/her parent. Some of the other books I read were so "over the top" that my husband would have never taken them seriously. I found the book very helpful with many good "how to's" rather than just a bunch of stuff telling you how horrible being in this situation can be. The little stories about how other couples dealt with this situation were also very helpful. If you're doubting yourself or how devistating this type of relationship can be to YOU - read this book.
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Summary: Pretty good book.
Review: This husband was helped by the book. My in-laws were both problem parents, and they are now problem in-laws. Reading the book gave some measure of greater objectivity, outlined the specific types of problem in-laws, recommended not being 'brought down to their level,' and ways of handling the problem behaviors. Since my spouse is not able to set limits on her parents behavior, I would have to go-it alone with them. As such, physical distance and refusing to talk with them via any means are my best strategies. Methods of severing all ties are not covered in the book, and since I've known several families that followed that approach successfully, I think the book has it's major shortcoming in not discussing isolationism or how to achieve it, short of divorce.
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