ESTRANGED: Coping Strategies for (Grand)parents

by Patty Ann

What happens when children estrange themselves from parents? What if grandchildren are at stake? Find out now in this is a collection of openly shared stories told by many (grand)parents. Certainly, this narrative points out the obvious turbulence inside those who struggle for answers in search of resolution. This book shares insight and ideas for tackling the dynamics of this very real relationship issue that rips families apart. The primary focus of this book is to give strategies for managing your happiness while overcoming what seems to be an insurmountable obstacle.

51 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2013

About the author

Patty Ann is a life-long educator who has taught college, high school, and wrote training for corporate development. A proverbial teacher, Patty's emphatic stories reach out to the human condition in each one of us to offer insight, ideas, hope, and resolve.

On a personal note, Patty is an avid animal lover and ALL her book sales support Patty Ann's Pet Project which donates to animal welfare needs. Check out PattyAnn.net to learn more.

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Timely topic. Wise advise. Is this another closet social issue to come to public awareness much like battered women and other forms of abuse? Time will tell. Valuable and easy read for anyone going through this or wanting to know the real truth. No questions are needed once you read the book.

[Monica Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can imagine finding people who are willing to talk about being estranged from their children and grandchildren is difficult, but I found the vague stories of estranged grandparents in this book to be skimpy and only modestly helpful. Patty Ann offers coping strategies, which are helpful, but her writing feels indirect and flighty. I felt like I had to read between the lines a lot.

If you're looking for ways to make a bid for connection, you'll find it here, and if you're looking for ways to move on, you'll find ideas for that, too. But if you're looking for concrete action plans, this is not the place. Good luck to you, though. Family estrangement is uncomfortable and difficult.

[Lisa Zambuto · Rating 3 out of 5]

No answer to an impossible situation.

The information provided and scenarios and possible solutions were all very well stated and even well thought out and some could be applied to a wide variety of situations. However, as stated in the very last paraphrase of the situation, if the adult child so chooses to cut communication with you, you have no choice but to move on to ding other replacements for the hole left behind (laymen terms).....felt like I read the whole book only to end where I started?

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to look hard at myself.

This has given me much to think about.
I cried while reading some of this, especially in the beginning. As I felt some vindication. Then, bam! I had to acknowledged my poor-victim-me mentality I've adopted.
Time for a vacation. 😜