Between Fathers & Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding Your Adult Relationship

Linda Nielsen, EdD
Cumberland House Publishing (2008)
ISBN 9781581826616
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (11/08)

Dr. Nielsen has written one of the most interesting, comprehensive books on relationships between fathers and daughters. She is funny and very straight to the point, but never makes the reader feel guilty or ashamed.

With so many adult women coming from homes where abuse, neglect or tension filled the air, this book will help all. Dr. Nielsen covers myths we all grew up with, rebellion that happens during the teen years and strained relationships because of communication that has broken down.

By taking the quizzes (both daughter and dad) can go on a journey to improve their relationships. Her information on why relationships break down was very informative to this reviewer. After reading the book, I had a better understanding of my own daughter and her father. I was truly amazed at the “signs” I ignored.

There wasn’t one chapter that stood out-- they all were informative and made one think. Dr. Nielsen covers giving and taking advice, improving communication, and getting to know absent fathers. This is just a few of the topics. You will have to get “Between Fathers & Daughters” and read it. In fact, my daughter just took it home to read.

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