Girl in the Mirror : Mothers and Daughters in the Years of Adolescence

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Summary: HELPFUL BOOK, WELL WORTH READING..
Review: What I did like about this book is the author's approach to raising daughters by putting their own past behind them. True, we learn some good things from our own childhood, but we also bring with us some not so good theories as well. What worked in our mother's day or our grandmother's day is a whole new ballgame on a very different playing field today. With so many working mothers, and not necessarily by choice but many by necessity, it is a myth to think our children can raise themselves. They need quality time; someone not just to listen to them but to actually hear them and try to understand. They also need love and acceptance. I liked the author's own personal views. The only minor downside was that some of the information provided was not based on solid research but came from various individuals' personal opinions; what works for one does not necessarily work for everyone. Overall, the book is certainly worth reading and can provide some helpful suggestions.