Beyond the Myths: Mother-Daughter Relationships in Psychology, History, Literature and Everyday Life

by Shelley Phillips

Women, psychologist Shelley Phillips believes, can find their own solutions by delving into novels of both the past and present. Beyond the Myths takes readers on a fascinating tour of the changing situation between mothers and daughters throughout history and literature and includes selections from novels by Margaret Atwood, Willa Cather, Doris Lessing, and others.

464 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1996

Reviews

[Nina]

I had to take this book back to the library! But it looks so promising!