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Raising Grandkids - by Gary Garrison (Paperback)

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  • Raising Grandkids focuses on "skipped generation" families or grandparent-headed households.
  • About the Author: Gary Garrison is the author of Human on the Inside: Unlocking the Truth about Canadian Prisons.
  • 280 Pages
  • Family + Relationships, Parenting

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About the Book



Garrison presents heartfelt stories from grandparents, and reflects on his own experience as an older caregiver to his stepchildren, to paint a compassionate yet compelling picture of the joys, fears, and passions that drive some grandparents to put their later lives on hold to raise their children's children.



Book Synopsis



Raising Grandkids focuses on "skipped generation" families or grandparent-headed households. Collecting together stories from other grandparents and reflecting on his own experience as a caregiver to his step-grandchildren, Gary Garrison paints a compassionate yet compelling picture of the joys, fears, and passions that drive some grandparents to put their later lives on hold to raise their children's children.


Grandparents in this situation have particular challenges, as they often have to battle their own children for custody, deal with pressures from caseworkers, negotiate their own health and financial issues, and address the guilt and resentment they may feel towards the missing son or daughter who conceived the children now in their care. As well, many fear their grandchildren will be taken away, which keeps them silent and isolated. This fear can be particularly profound for Indigenous and Metis grandparents, who bear intergenerational wounds of racism and genocide, as they struggle to create a better future for themselves and their grandchildren. No matter their background, grandparents looking for comfort, guidance, and wisdom will find meaning in this brave and clear-eyed book.



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"Garrison imbues honesty and compassion into his writing, comforting those in similar situations. -- Library Journal "Raising Grandkids is an empathetic and knowledgeable book that shows grandparents they're not alone in the challenges they face while raising their grandchildren"-- "Foreword Reviews"



About the Author



Gary Garrison is the author of Human on the Inside: Unlocking the Truth about Canadian Prisons. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Alberta, and was Editor of Alberta Hansard. He lives in Edmonton.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 280
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Parenting
Publisher: University of Regina Press
Theme: Grandparenting
Format: Paperback
Author: Gary Garrison
Language: English
Street Date: August 4, 2018
TCIN: 85175356
UPC: 9780889775541
Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-9544
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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