When Parents Hurt

“A wise and helpful book.” – Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., Director, Stanford Forgiveness Projects and author of Forgive for Good “Joshua Coleman’s book is a gift, offering extraordinary wisdom coupled with practical advice.” – Steven Mintz, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and author of Huck’s Raft: A History of American Childhood “An especially healing, practical resource…for anyone exhausted by strained, hurtful relationships with their adolescent or grown child.” – –Dr. Linda Nielsen, Professor of Adolescent Psychology & Women’s Studies, Wake Forest University and author of Embracing Your Father: Building the Relationship You Always Wanted With Your Dad “I LOVE this book. [It] is written from such a realistic and compassionate perspective that it is heart-warming.” – Hara Estroff Marano, Editor at Large, Psychology Today; author of A Nation of Wimps “Exceptionally perceptive.” – –Stephanie Coontz, Author of Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage and The Way We Never Were “A superb treatment…a unique and groundbreaking approach…an eyeopening read for anyone.” – Library Journal (starred review) “Coleman’s focus is on helping the parent cope and carry on…an engaging read despite the serious subject matter.” – Publishers Weekly “An important book that can help parents heal.” – Baltimore Sun “…desperately needed… a truly great book for parents, and a great book for therapists who work with families.” – –Heather Folsom, M.D., author and adult and child psychiatrist “This is an incredibly insightful and sensitively written analysis of a difficult subject…I have recommended it to many of my clients… I highly recommend it to all parents who hurt.” – –Jan Levine, Ph.D., co-author of Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Dr. Joshua Coleman, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in parenting, couples, families, and relationships. He is a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. The author of two critically acclaimed books, The Marriage Makeover and The Lazy Husband, he is a frequent contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle, and his advice has been featured in the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, the Times (London), and elsewhere. He is a frequent guest on the Today show and has appeared on 20⁄20, Good Morning America, and many other news programs. He lives with his family in the San Francisco Bay area.