Harriet Lerner on Mothers and Daughters: Breaking the Patterns That Keep You Stuck
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3.5 • 6 Ratings
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- $8.99
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Publisher Description
Before a woman is anything else, she is a daughter. Her relationship with her mother anchors every other relationship in her life. Yet as an adult she may still blame her mother, try to change her, or fail to speak out about issues that matter. Harriet Lerner on Mothers and Daughters is a personal conversation for every woman who seeks to better understand the mystery of the mother-daughter bond. Dr. Lerner illustrates why our mothers inevitably disappoint us, and why it is so hard to stay connected - and stay ourselves - when differences arise. With specific skills and guidelines for changing the patterns that keep us stuck, Harriet Lerner on Mothers and Daughters represents this esteemed psychologist's most complete work on the central relationship in the emotional lives of women.
Customer Reviews
Harriet Lerner on Mothers and Daughte
I I recently lost my mother to Covid after she spent a week completely alone in the hospital. I was her sole caretaker for years after she developed dementia,, and always promised her she would die at home like she wanted. I’m 66, first born , my mom was 89. She had a horrible death which we witnessed in the hospital. I miss her so much and can’t get over it. It’s been six months and I’m still suffering, and think about it all the time.
This book was one of the best books I’ve ever read about mother daughter relationships, and I was glad to hear a different perspective. I also love this authors way of writing. She writes in the way that feels like she’s just sitting there talking to you instead of a rehearsed dialogue. I recommend this book highly highly highly. And I intend on reading a lot more of her books.