My Mother, My Friend - by Mary Marcdante (Paperback)

About the Book

For every woman who wishes she could talk more openly with her mother, this practical, compassionate book introduces a step-by-step plan for breaking down barriers and discussing such matters and health, money, family secrets, and aging.

Book Synopsis

Every woman has things that she wants to talk about with her mother -- but can't. Big questions about health, aging and money, and even more personal issues about family secrets and Mom's relationship with Dad have made for extremely difficult conversations -- until now.
In My Mother, My Friend, communications expert and beloved national speaker Mary Marcdante demonstrates simple strategies and time-tested techniques for breaking down the barriers. She shows step by step how to build a more loving and authentic relationship with your mother by looking at such issues as:

• Health and Sexuality
• Money
• Resolving Conflict
• Family Secrets
• Spirituality

...And more
Drawing from her nationwide workshops as well as from personal experience, Mary Marcdante shows us that these conversations not only matter, but can also be deeply enriching.

Review Quotes

C. Leslie Charles author of Why Is Everyone So Cranky? A practical and encouraging step-by-step process that will transform how you relate not only to your mother, but also to yourself.

Carmen Renee Berry co-author of Girlfriends and Daddies & Daughters Intelligently written, emotionally authentic, and genuinely helpful. I love this book!

Louise L. Hay author of You Can Heal Your Life In this book Mary Marcdante leads us by the hand as she shares her own journey and helps us take the first steps toward our own healing and celebration with our mothers.

About the Author

Mary Marcdante is a communications and stress management expert. Since starting her speaking and training company in 1980, she has spoken to over 200,000 people around the world. Her corporate and association clients include Hewlett-Packard, National Association for Women's Health, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance. She lives in Del Mar, California.