The Mother-Daughter Project: How Mothers and Daughters Can Band Together, Beat the Odds, and Thri...
Reviving Ophelia meets The Mother- Daughter Book Club in a book that offers a proven model for staying connected through adolescen...
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Dec 26, 2007
Taylor-henry
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This book, written by two mothers and therapists, challenges the commonly accepted notion that teenage girls will "hate" their moms during adolescence. They offer very hands-on ways to allow the natural separation of teenage girls from their mothers, but at the same time strengthening their close, loving relationship.
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Jul 14, 2010
Christina
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I found this hard to read. It managed to make me feel like a failure and pile on the guilt, all while insisting that wasn't what it was doing. Of particular irritation: outlining common myths of motherhood without offering any suggestions or guidance for replacing those myths. It's not helpful to know that the socially prevalent ideals for motherhood are crazy-making (duh!) without any sort of guide or framework for replacing those ideals. Telling me I'm wrong without giving any real guidanc
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Jun 09, 2010
Sarah
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This is a thoughtful, encouraging book. Most important, the authors make a convincing case against the widespread notion that staying close to their parents inhibits teenagers' maturation. They say (and cite research) that adolescents mature best in the context of close relationships, including with their mothers. It's so rare to find a parenting book with a feminist perspective that I just gobbled this up.
Oct 18, 2008
Actually stopped reading this in favor of another book callled Raising Confident Girls by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer. The mother daughter project book was not what I was expecting. After the first 25 pages I was feeling like I was reading a how to organize a mother-daughter life long committee book. I get the premise behind it and like the objectives but was not looking for a group and team building book. Maybe because I am living in a new town without a strong friend network, I feel that this
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Apr 12, 2011
Eileen
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I love the idea of a mother/daughter book club - I loved how it was able to keep the mother and daughters close
Jan 07, 2012
Mary
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It pains me to say it, and some people might like this book, but it wasn't for me. And I was very hopeful in the beginning.
Nov 13, 2007
Lissa
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These moms are a bit more liberal than I am, but I loved the idea that we can be parents AND friends with our daughters. The authors have great tips for how to address "hot" topics before they become issues for a girl. Recommended to all mothers of girls. (I hope to start a similar group with my oldest when she is 7!)
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Feb 13, 2008
This is a book I have been reading slowly. It's interesting and meaningful, but hasn't compelled me to read it in one sitting. Last fall some mother-daughter groups were organizing in Madison, and I am happy to say I did join one. So far only the mothers have met, but starting in March the daughters will join us.
Jun 16, 2008
I heard about this from an NPR program. I have reviewed their website and hope to start a similar project with Tessneem and a group of Muslim women and their daughters. Waiting to read the book first.
Oct 24, 2008
Charlotte
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a guide for staying connected through adolescence and beyond. My girls are still preschoolers but I hope to revisit this book as they get older.
Mar 04, 2008
Avicia
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This book is currently on loan from the library. I love the idea and will likely need to get my own copy. I hope to connect with a group as well!
Jun 08, 2008
Laura
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I love it so far- what I am really learning is that the instinct of being as close as possible to my kid is a good one.
May 26, 2008
Akgooch
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Good ideas on fully engaging with your daughter and forming ties to other strong female role models.
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