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

by Nancy L. Snyderman, Peg Streep

From the bestselling author of Necessary Journeys --here is the book every mother of a maturing girl will need to have on her shelf.

"Just as we once peered over the crib rails to search our newborn daughters' faces for signs of personality or family resemblance, so too, during the years of adolescence, mother and daughter alike will look into the mirror of each other's faces, searching for hints of their past and future selves, of resemblance and connection, as part of a journey of self discovery . . ." -- excerpt from Girl in the Mirror

Drawing on the latest research and interviews with experts in different fields, Girl in the Mirror sheds new light on one of life's most important passages, the journey that is adolescence. Unlike other books, Girl in the Mirror focuses on the interaction between mother and daughter during this decade-long process, and illuminates how both the mother and her understanding of her parental role need to evolve and change as her child enters a new and crucial phase of emotional and psychic growth.

A recognized authority in the field of women's health, Dr. Snyderman lays to rest some of the myths about adolescence, among



Filled with practical wisdom and stories drawn not only from her experience with her own two adolescent daughters but those of other mothers from around the country, Girl in the Mirror offers readers a new To see the years of adolescence as a time not of conflict but of opportunity for personal and spiritual growth for mothers and daughters alike.

Genres: Parenting, Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction

373 pages, Hardcover

First published February 6, 2002

Reviews

[Lindsey Fleck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought provoking and made me sit back and think/compare to a lot of day to day encounters with my daughter. I really had to push myself to continue to read it... I normally don't waste my time with a book if it doesn't engage me but, I have looking for a book to assist me with some of the issues I have been having so I felt like I needed to continue to read it. Overall was good... not great.

[Tamara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Parts I thought rang true. But was annoyed at the constant expectation that it is normal/usual that mother and teenage daughter do not get along.

[Kay Traska · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bet this book was better in 2002, but it's pretty outdated now. Very little mention of social media.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have given this more stars, but I was looking for answers in this book, and got more questions instead. I have a long list of books that Dr. Snyderman referenced in her work that I now need to track down and read...

[Carol Nain · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, far I can see how this book will help me change as a mother to help my relationship stay strong and open and close as my daughter goes through her puberty changes into womanhood.

[Amyg · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to help understand mother/daughter relationships.