The Common Thread: Mothers, Daughters, and the Power of Empathy - Rilegato

Manning, Martha

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ISBN 10: 0380977192 ISBN 13: 9780380977192

Casa editrice: Avon Books, 2002

Riassunto

The author, a renowned clinical psychologist, offers mothers and daughters a new roadmap to navigating this difficult familial bond, using research, anecdotes, personal reflections, and examples from literature to make her case.

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Recensione:

“An engaging look at how to become actively empathetic.” (Kirkus Reviews)

"Poignant, witty, often caustic... Manning's meditations will appeal to thoughtful readers of every persuasion." (Library Journal)

“A convincing testament to the inexorable cruelty of depression and a frightening reminder of its unprejudiced choice of victims.” (New York Times Book Review)

"Full of unexpected delights...honest, hilarious, full of hope." (Dallas Morning News)

"Humor, candor, and a respect for the power of image and metaphor to heal." (Philadelphia Inquirer)

"A moving and engaging journal....I found myself laughing out loud." (Washington Post)

"An absolutely absorbing read." (USA Today)

L'autore:

Martha Manning, Ph.D., is a writer, clinical psychologist, and former professor of psychology at George Mason University. She is the author of Undercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface; Chasing Grace: Reflections of a Catholic Girl, Grown Up; and All Seasons Pass: Grieving Miscarriage. Manning has been recognized by the National Institutes of Mental Health for her work in education and advocacy and was awarded the American Psychiatric Association 1996 Presidential Award for Patient Advocacy. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times Book Review, the Washington Post, Ladies' Home Journal, and New Woman. She has been featured on Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, C-SPAN, The Early Show, NPR's "Voice of America," and other radio and television programs.

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• Editore: Avon Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0380977192
• ISBN 13: 9780380977192
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 354