Review by Readers Who Purchased First Prints from Us
Review Comments from Wanda L, 09/30/2016:
As both, a stepparent and being married to a stepparent, I found the book to be very interesting and informative. I could see my own problems in most of situations in this book. I now understand some of the reactions of my own child and my stepchildren. I can see how they felt when they were being manipulated by not only by the ex’s but also the outside world. I wanted them to feel good about themselves and to know they were not the cause of their parents getting a divorce.
I didn’t want to put the book down. As I was reading this book, I felt like I was talking to a good friend who was helping me find some good solutions. I now understanding that stepparent issues are not new. I also realize that we (stepparents) are chosen. I no longer feel like a staircase and I can see a smoother road ahead. We are taking the step out of step parenting! I can also see this helping with my step grandchildren and the rest of our entire family.
I recommend this book to be your new friend!
Review Comments from Betty S, 10/01/2016:
The book was very interesting. I am not a stepparent but I can relate to the issues in this book in regards to my nieces and nephews. I feel like a stepparent to them because I have raised them. This book will be a great help to me and them and I will recommend this book to anyone in a like situation. I have seen time and time again where intrusive and manipulative behavior has taken over and ran its course where if it was stopped and controlled, my nieces and nephews would have a much better chance at becoming productive adults instead of learning to be intrusive and manipulative and having social and educational problems. I wish I could have had a book like this one long ago.
As I read this book, I felt that the authors were present and personally speaking with me. It was written with a great personal flare.