Essentials of Managed Health Care with Study Guide, Fourth Edition

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The fourth edition of this popular textbook provides the basic information needed to learn critical concepts of managed care. Derived from the best-selling Managed Health Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, this text presents basic information on all the critical concepts of managed care; compares myths about managed care to actual facts; progresses from introductory material on the types of managed care organizations to negotiating and contracting, controlling utilization, and using data reports in medical management; illuminates the regulatory landscape, with careful attention to both federal and state law, as well as the legislative environment. Learning objectives open each chapter; useful tables and charts summarize key information at a glance; study questions encourage thoughtful analysis; includes a glossary of terms and common acronyms. Also includes Study Guide.

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Obviously not the first shot at the material........2006-10-10

The author created an invaluable tool to help begineers understand the rather complicated topic of managed care using a straightforward linear approach to the topic. All topics are covered early with references to indepth coverage found later in the volume.

Getting the book is just a tool though, you really gotta want to learn the material because as practiced as the author is at putting the pen to paper, it's a very difficult topic and therefore, read.

Management of Managed Care.......2006-03-18

The book was easy to understand and was written from the perspective of someone who is unfamiliar with the managed care topic. I recommend it highly

Excellent Overview of Managed Care.......2000-05-06

Excellent, comprehensive primer on the intricacies of managed care. Covers all the major topics, including delivery systems, public and private sector forms of managed care, regulatory and legal issues, medical management, information systems, and operational issues. Thoughtfully done by Dr. Peter R. Kongstvedt and contributors.

Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification Review (Book with CD-ROM)

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ANP Review

Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification Review (Book with CD-ROM)
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This book is a comprehensive study and review tool for preparing for the ANP Certification Examination. For each area on the exam, the review book contains bullets of key information, enhanced by illustrations and tables to further explain concepts and highlight pertinent data. Multiple choice questions follow each section of the review book. Answers for all these questions, complete with rationales, are given in the back of the book. A comprehensive bibliography divided by subject area is included to facilitate further review of specific topics. A separate chapter on test-taking strategies and tips for studying is also provided.

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Fine for reviewing areas of weakness.......2003-10-28

I concur with the previous reviewer that the publishers should have been more careful to verify that the Q&A's were accurate and matched with one another. The content of the book is overall very thorough...FAR more so than needed for taking the exam (the AANP version which I passed today!). If you have this book, DO NOT go through it cover to cover as your main source of review, but, use it as an adjunct for areas of weakness. The CDRom was disappointing as each subject area had less than 15 questions. I strongly recommend taking a review course to focus more on general principles. Good luck to all!

ANP Review.......2003-05-26

This was the most frustrating review book I've ever used. The information appears to be concise, organized and complete, but the review questions and answers leave a lot to be desired. In one section, 10 questions were left unanswered. In several others, answers were there, but didn't match the questions (in numerical order). Many times the answer was written correctly but aligned with the wrong letter. The CD ROM was good, but several answers did not jive with information given in the book. All in all, this could have been a great review book if ANYone had bothered to proof read it before going to print. Very dissapointed, and I'd like a refund.

Divorce Rules For Men: A Man to Man Guide for Managing Your Split and Saving Thousands

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Divorce Rules For Men: A Man to Man Guide for Managing Your Split and Saving Thousands
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Getting Divorced? Protect Yourself . . . and Your Money

"This book combines basic tax law with the practicalities of protective analysis and negotiation technique. It provides an extremely valuable `thinking man's' checklist. Women should also find the book interesting reading." -DAVID CLURMAN, PHILLIPS NIZER BENJAMIN KRIM & BALLON LLP

"This is an invaluable treatise that guides men through every `nook and cranny' of the divorce process, from the decision to split to its lifelong aftermath. I wish this book had been available twenty-five years ago when I went through my own divorce." -DAVID W. SMITH, PRESIDENT, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CORPORATE SECRETARIES

You are not alone. The statistics are startling. Close to 500f marriages end in divorce, and everyone-from your children to your spouse-will benefit from your preparation for the rough road ahead.

Divorce Rules for Men gives you hard-hitting practical advice, with numerous real-life examples, on how to save thousands of dollars on your divorce. It will give you information on finding the right attorney, filing procedures, negotiating an equitable property settlement as well as alimony or maintenance and child support, communicating with your children, and preparing for divorce court.

Authors Martin Shenkman and Michael Hamilton cover every aspect of the divorce process, including:

What you need to know before filing for divorce
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Don't go into a divorce proceeding unprepared. Divorce Rules for Men gives you all the information you need to get through the rough spots and come out ready to start a new life.

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Very helpful........2004-06-15

I found this book to be very helpful.

A Legal Guide For Lesbian and Gay Couples

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Info that all LGBT people should know......
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A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples (Legal Guide for L
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Hayden Curry , Denis Clifford , and Frederick Hertz
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Nolo Press legal guides provide useful and accurate information on how to manage your own affairs or, failing this, how to hire a lawyer and negotiate the court system. The rapid changes in gay and lesbian life in the past 30 years have not been reflected in the legal codes of most states, and without enforceable written agreements, gay and lesbian people may find such crucial matters as inheritance, legal guardianship, child custody, and support left to the whim of a judge or state agency. As the writers of this volume (first published in 1980) point out, "married couples' relationships are defined by law," while lesbian and gay couples have the freedom--and responsibility--to create their own legal relationships. Agreements drawn up in advance provide guidance for a time when all is not moonbeams and madness. Tear-out forms and sample documents are included. --Regina Marler

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Protect your rights -- protect your relationship.

Now more than ever, it's important that you take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you don't, you run the risk of being shut out of each other's lives -- and the lives of children you co-parent -- in times of medical, financial or personal crisis.

This practical, plain-English guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to:

*make practical decisions about living together *obtain domestic partner benefits
*make medical decisions for each other when needed
*take care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated
*leave property to each other
*have and raise children through adoption, donor insemination, surrogacy or foster parenting

This 25th anniversary edition is updated to provide the latest information on gay marriage and domestic partnerships in several states and Canada. It also now includes a CD-ROM that helps domestic partners create living-together contracts, durable powers of attorney and more.

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Laws designed to protect married couples don't apply to lesbian and gay couples. So how do you proceed if you've adopted a child or need to write your will? Turn to A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples. This book shows you how to: write living-together contracts plan for medical emergencies plan your estates A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples also covers: same-sex marriages co-parent and two-parent adoptions healthcare directives domestic partnerships domestic partner benefits the practical and legal aspects of having and raising children. The updated and revised 11th edition reflects the latest estate tax laws, and samples of living together contracts, sample wills and a durable power of attorney.

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Info that all LGBT people should know.............2006-11-04

I really enjoy this book and would recommend it to anyone who is in a LGBT relationship. I especially enjoy the CD-ROM that it includes so you can type up your own forms as a way to protect yourself and your partner.

Stand up!.......2004-02-06

Great reference for all of us to stand up for the right to be who we are.

Get's an A+.......2003-04-01

If you have a college degree, good income, own a home, and prefer a do-it-yourself explanation, this is the book for you. It is written by laywers and describes partnership situations in detail with legal/financial tools to apply. In some cases, it gets down to state by state specifics (Vermont's same-sex law, Hawaii's beneficiary law, etc). It deals with houses & other property, stocks & bank accounts, wills & inheritance, children, prior marriages, and even breaking up.

If you are still 'building your credit history' or want to learn about 'life insurance policies', then buy one of the simpler books. If you are an educated anal-rententive meticulously detail-oriented gay adult, then this is the book for you. You can skip the others.

A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples (Legal Guide for L.......2002-04-14

This guide has been highly resourceful in the lives of my partner and I. There is not a day that goes by that we do not reference it. It is written in a very easy to understand format and contains several templates for "Durable Power of Attorneys", etc. I highly recommend this book. Anyone interested in emailing me.

Fabulous fabulous guide for the 20th century.......1998-01-22

This guide has been highly resourceful in the lives of my partner and I. There is not a day that goes by that we do not reference it. It is written in a very easy to understand format and contains several templates for "Durable Power of Attorney"s, etc. I highly recommend this book. Anyone interested in emailing me, just remove "no-spam" from my address.

The Father's Emergency Guide to Divorce-Custody Battle: A Tour Through the Predatory World of Judges, Lawyers, Psychologists & Social Workers, in the Subculture of Divorce

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The Father's Emergency Guide to Divorce-Custody Battle: A Tour Through the Predatory World of Judges, Lawyers, Psychologists & Social Workers, in the Subculture of Divorce
Robert Seidenberg , and William Dawes
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Info reasonable (if dating quickly), but twisted by anger.......2006-07-27

While much of the info is correct (if changing quickly, thanks to the rise of shared-custody arrangements), the tone perpetuates the stereotype of raging ex-husband who demonizes the wife, and aims to "win". There's no winning with an attitude like this. And I see this attitude leaving woman after woman feeling like she has to simply shut down any attempt at communication and relationship-building with her ex.

Bottom line: There are mature points between "but I trusted her completely and gave her everything" and "kill". I would read it for the raw info, but leave the emotion behind, and leave the emergency out. Divorce doesn't need any more sense of emergency.

I would also recommend Mr. Seidenberg read Joan Williams' critique of child support and reconsider his notion of what child support is.

Realistic.......2006-02-21

this book is informative. It shows you what you might expect. For me, it was a review of what has happened and a quick look at what I might have to look forward to. It was a good book. It showed me that my illogical, so to be ex-wife, is not the only woman out there who cares more about herself than the best interests of her child. When do we, as a society, get real about this and do something about it? Keep in mind that the best way to divorce (even with children involved) is to be able to discuss things with your spouse and to work them out amicably. If that is not happening please, for the sake of yourself and your children, do not just roll over and let her walk over you. Read this book or a book like it, and seek out an attorney who communicates and has experience with what you are going through. It will cost money but it is well worth it. Most of all, your child will appreciate the effort you put forth to continue your relationship with her (or him).

Get this book and read it, take notes, study it, and then file for your divorce........2005-10-20

This is one of the best books I've found on divorce and/or custody issues. It is easy enough to read for the novice, yet is packed with information to be valuable to an expert. Get this book and read it, take notes, study it, and then file for your divorce. It will be some of the best money you will spend.

Important information on InJustices in Divorce.......2005-05-26

I am currently a single parent Dad and have been for 13 years (my ex-wife walked out on me and our family). In that time I raised 3 children single handedly and I waived my rights to child support from my ex-wife as I knew she could never pay anything worth contributing. Now (I'm 49 and my kids are teenagers), my ex-girlfriend and I have a beautiful 1 year old child and I am quickly learning just how ridiculous the laws and society treat Non-custodial parents and worse yet how badly they treat Father Non-custodial parents (regardless of the fact that I am single handedly raising other children).

Despite what some say in these reviews about some Bad Dads (naturally there are some but it has little do to with the inequities in justice on this subject), and Angry Dads (ditto) doing "Ex-Wife" bashing, there is no comparison to the way I and perhaps millions of loving dads feel right now facing huge, unjustified child-support payments, of which I have no control or accounting of how it is spent, stripped of all of my fatherly rights save "visiting" my own child while my ex-girlfriend automatically inherits many powerful rights. She is a successful Attorney and makes a lot of money. It's not that I don't want to support my new son, I do. However, I want to support him with some dignity, some choice, extensive involvement, not only for me but for him as well, so that he can look back and see the dignity of being a caring involved Dad and a Man with choices and the ability to apply those choices. The role model he needs. Many of us fail to recognize that what is in the best interest of a parent is also in the best interest of the child.

I would not have imagined in a million years that things were so bad. Until you have actually faced these issues it is difficult to fathom the inequities and those who are quick to dismiss this book and these issue, likely have never experienced these inequities first hand and should not be evaluating the position many loving fathers are currently in. Some paying thousands and thousands of dollars a month to the extent that even when they can visit with their child or children they can't even take them to a baseball game, or buy them a new bicycle or take them to a dinner and a show in the city. Worse yet, if their other debtors come after them, then they miss some child support payments they can and frequently are thrown in jail without a trial (sounds a bit like the days of slavery). At which point their children too see what seemed to be a loving Dad treated as a criminal. The custodial parent (usually the Mothers) are clearly suppose to be responsible for child support in a pro-rata share - but can they be prosecuted for missing their payments, or for using their support money, or worse yet the father's support payments for a new purse, shoes, etc. No. They cannot.

Let's face it 46 other states (contemplating changing or actually changing laws) can't be wrong, thousands and thousands of good dads who love their kids can't all be wrong, thousands and thousands of Mom's (particularly those with sons who may someday face this mess) can't be wrong. The System needs changes. Anyone who considers this book a composition of angry rhetoric, is short sighted, biased and clearly in denial.

This book is an excellent start to dialogue, awareness and perhaps change. Please read it.

Very negative tone.......2005-03-18

I bought this book so I could get some information to help encourage my fiance to stand up for his rights regarding visitation with his children. His ex-wife routinely jerks us around and he is reluctant to press on any point because he figures it is pointless. Well, I'm not showing him this book because it would just add to his sense of helplessness. Maybe this is reality but the reality could be presented in a less depressing way. Also, the first third of this book had no practical advice and was just an endless rant on why the system is so unfair to men. As a woman I found it eye-opening and sad but not helpful in any way. The dose of reality could be toned down.

The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook: A Legal Guide to the Custody and Adoption of Native American Children

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I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse

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In I Will Survive Lori Robinson has created a valuable resource for African-American survivors of sexual assault (as well as their families, friends, and communities), incorporating personal stories, civil rights history, and a call for community activism. An award-winning journalist and a rape survivor herself, Robinson walks readers through the ways survivors can experience emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual healing, offering her firsthand knowledge on the particular difficulties African-Americans face on their journey toward recovery. She also explores why black women are more likely to experience sexual crimes—an insightful discussion framed in the context of the American slave system and modern institutionalized racism. This groundbreaking guide for African Americans contains an abundance of culturally specific and compassionate advice and information that includes accessible instruction on navigating police, health care, and legal systems, as well as an extensive resources section. The book’s sympathetic, informative, and ultimately hopeful advice will resonate with African-American survivors and all those who wish to support them.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN CAN HEAL .......2005-10-10

This book is long overdue, for years the sexual abuse of African-American women and girls has been largely ignored by white and black communities. Sexual abuse and racism go hand-in-hand, yet myths persist that sexually abused African-American women and girls are traitors to black men and boys if they refuse to accept black male sexual abuse is acceptable, because black males experience racism. Sexual abuse is not separate from racism it is interlinked and this book shows African-American women and girls how they can seek help and heal from the devasation of sexual abuse. It is about African-American women and girls who refuse to be victims but are survivors. A must read for all who are involved in challenging male sexual violence perpetrated upon women and girls of all ethnicities and cultures.

Legal Affairs: Essential Advice for Same-Sex Couples

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Almost 30 years ago, the gay liberation movement opened up a brave new world that offered startling new freedoms and ways of looking at life. But the lives of gay men and lesbians were still bound by the network of laws and judicial rulings--some harsh and oppressive, others quite useful--that are the bulwark of our legal system. The gay movement has spent much of its energy dismantling laws that discriminate against homosexuals or criminalize sexual activity, but there is another expanse of legal territory--family law--that remains confusing and often uncharted. Frederick Hertz's Legal Affairs: Essential Advice for Same-Sex Couples provides a navigational map to the most dangerous places of this complicated territory. Covering everything from legal partnership contracts (in the absence of gay marriage) to the potential legal horrors and financial nightmares of a breakup, Hertz elucidates which existing laws can help gay couples and which can harm or hinder them. From joint bank accounts, home ownership, insurance, children (adopted and biological) and pets to separation contracts, child support, wills, and death benefits, Hertz presents clearly written, psychologically nuanced, and step-by-step instructions for all stages of gay and lesbian coupledom. --Michael Bronski

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A groundbreaking book for gay and lesbian couples.

In this country, same-sex marriages have yet to become legalized even though increasing numbers of lesbian and gay couples are forming and maintaining long-term relationships. In a friendly and informal tone, Legal Affairs presents critical concerns facing individuals whose partnership is not protected by the laws of marriage. It covers the social, legal, psychological, and financial aspects of forming or dissolving same-sex partnerships as it encourages couples to design for themselves a balanced and equitable union that will survive the good and bad times.

A unique blend of practical advice, wise counsel, and social history, it features a comprehensive discussion of a variety of legal and financial arrangements that lead to securing and "legally" binding a relationship. It reviews the commitment process; the details of making written agreements; and taxation and the "extended" family. It also offers concrete advice concerning the ending of a union that may involve children, real estate, and personal property. Sensitively recognizing the personal and political dynamics involved in same-sex partnerships, this wonderfully comprehensive guide is sure to become a must-have for gays and lesbians.

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Phew!.......2001-05-24

Luckily i found this book just in time.It really helped Tina and me to understand our rights better and know what is exactly good or bad according to the law.You will not regret owning this book ,it will always be of immense help in legal issues and even for everyday living.I'm glad i've read this book.

What Do You Mean, You Can't Eat in My Home?: A Guide to How Newly Observant Jews and Their Less Observant Relatives Can Still Get Along

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I would welcome a part 2 - A guide to how Jews who become less observant and their more observant relatives can still get along
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What Do You Mean, You Can't Eat in My Home?: A Guide to How Newly Observant Jews and Their Less Observant Relatives Can Still Get Along
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Here is a book of workable, sensible solutions to the everyday problems faced by newly observant Jews as they try to explain the parameters of their new lives to the people who love them—but think they’ve gone around the bend.

For the formerly nonobservant Jew who has decided to live an observant life, the most daunting task can be dealing with less-observant loved ones. How can you explain to them what you now feel and believe? How can you continue to be part of the lives of your parents, your siblings and their families, and your in-laws, given how differently you now live your life? In this book, Azriela Jaffe—the observant daughter of less-observant parents—answers these and other pressing questions.

Jaffe discusses how to eat kosher and observe the Sabbath and Jewish holidays in the home of a non-observant relative, and how to host nonobservant relatives in your own home; how to explain the laws of modesty and courtship practices; how to attend family life-cycle events—or explain why you sometimes can’t; and how to help your relatives understand the decision to put secular education temporarily aside to attend yeshivah and further your knowledge of Jewish law, rituals, and customs.

Eminently insightful, helpful, and readable, What Do You Mean, You Can’t Eat in My Home? will be an invaluable tool in the lives of an ever-increasing number of Jewish families.

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I would welcome a part 2 - A guide to how Jews who become less observant and their more observant relatives can still get along.......2006-05-21

I would welcome a part 2 - A guide to how Jews who become less observant and their more observant relatives can still get along.
In her book '2 Jews can still be an Intermarriage' Azriela Jaffe offers practical solutions when an Observant Jew tries to make a life with a non or less Observant Jew. This book address the journey one faces when becoming more observant. What about the challenges one faces when they become less observant? How does an observant Jew explain to their family and friends the compromises they might make? A book that deals with those difficult issues would be most welcome.

One perspective.......2006-05-04

I bought this book for a synagogue library thinking it would help some of the older members deal with children who have become more observant. This perspective isn't addressed, it is solely from the viewpoint of young people having to explain things to their less religious elders. It would be more helpful if it gave practical advice to those who are less religious. I will probably return it.

Excellent guide for Jewish families with diverse values! .......2006-02-22

This one should spark plenty of debate and discussion and that makes it the IDEAL book for nearly any Jewish family.

It is no secret that many Jews start out in one tradition of Judaism (Orthodox,for example) and then veer off to find themselves in either the Conservative or Reform camp -or somewhere in between. And even if a family remains Orthodox, there isn't just ONE right way to be Orthodox. Is it okay to eat meat before going to a party which will feature milk items - and, if so, how many hours ahead of time can you do so? That question is just one example of how very confusing the rules can be, leading to accusations and judgments, ramping up the tension level. Who needs that?

I won't go so far as to say that this book will solve all problems that come along.No book can do that. Sometimes lines are drawn and STAY drawn. Traditions remain, some of them rigid and unbending.

But this book definitely opens the door to more peaceful conversations and even some compromises, perhaps even some "new" traditions (one can hope). It also will evoke memories in readers who've experienced the types of issues that are explored here - from parents with very diffent viewpoints to relatives who were judgmental, etc.

A gem of a book and a basic for everyone interested in Judaism, whether "new Jews" or "old Jews".

Do I choose family, religion, or both?.......2005-12-19

Newly observant Orthodox Jews do not have it easy. Once they have made the commitment to live according to the Torah's dictates, they face many challenges. One of the thorniest problems may be: How does a person maintain a loving relationship with secular family members who do not understand why a modern person needs to follow so many rules and regulations? Some of the questions that non-observant relatives may ask are: Why buy kosher food, which is often more expensive and may be harder to obtain? Why refrain from doing what you want to do on the Sabbath? Why is it necessary for women to dress modestly? Why should there be a partition in the synagogue between men and women? Why spend extra money on a yeshiva education for your children when there are perfectly good public schools in your neighborhood?

Azriela Jaffe's "What Do You Mean, You Can't Eat in My Home?" is a thoughtful and sensitive guide to avoiding the conflicts that inevitably arise when a formerly secular person decides to become fully observant. Jaffe knows whereof she speaks, since she became observant late in life, and her husband was more observant than she was at the time of their marriage. It took her years to "see the light," so she has great sympathy and understanding for those relatives who are bewildered by the "extreme" behavior of the ba'al teshuvah (a Jew who returns to his religious roots). In fact, Jaffe admits that to this day, her family is not completely reconciled to her life style. However, she is comfortable knowing that she is bringing up her children in a home imbued with Torah values.

Jaffe's book is practical, with clearly written and well-researched chapters on kashrus, holiday observances, modesty, dating and marriage, family celebrations, and education. The author emphasizes the importance of respect, communication, and compromise (when it is religiously permissible). Without condescension, the newly observant person should explain why he or she does things a certain way. He should emphasize that he is not trying to proselytize, and that he respects his relatives for their many terrific qualities. Jaffe believes that religious differences need not lead to permanent rifts if there is good will in the family and a solid foundation of love.

Couldn't put it down.......2005-10-15

What a great book! The target audience is people (especially women) who have decided to become Torah-observant and have problems dealing with less observant relatives. Well, I'm pretty much the opposite: totally secular, and (as far as I know) I don't have any relatives or even friends who are as observant as Mrs. Jaffe. Nevertheless, I found this book fascinating! How come? It's a chance to look over the shoulder, as it were, of someone who has decided to follow this path. I have no desire to follow her, but reading about her experiences gave me new respect for those who do: this is obviously something which works for her, and it works well. Something that has puzzled (and worried me) is that the denominations which are thriving today are those whose doctrines and practices are furthest removed from the rationalist secular society: the Mormons are the fastest-growing Christian group, while the Episcopalians languish. And if present trends continue, in 50 years the predominant Jewish group will be of the Torah-observant. Mrs. Jaffe's book gives a hint about why. Now if only we had a similar book from the LDS...

The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About)

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The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About)
Eden Unger Bowditch , and Aviva Samet
Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications
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ASIN: 1572242817

Book Description

Nearly 60 percent of all marriages suffer from tension with mothers-in-law, normally between the wife and her husband's mother. For too many women, the statement “I married him, not his family” seems more a wish than a fact. This hands-on manual makes it possible to reclaim the husband-wife relationship while surviving — and even improving — the frequently tumultuous relationship with a mother-in-law. The Daughter-in-Law's Survival Guide offers solutions for handling boundary issues, criticism, child-rearing disputes, and nonsupportive partners. The book teaches women to identify and analyze relationships, change thinking and behavior patterns that feed a dysfunctional dynamic, overcome chronic areas of conflict, and prevent new battles from breaking out.

Customer Reviews:

Great Book...but not what I'm looking for........2007-08-30

I'm a newlywed and currently have my "monster-in-law" living with us. Before she moved in, we were the best of friends but things drastically changed and I can't even manage to be in the same room as her! I'm desperatly seeking some kind of advice and there are no books out there that relate to my situation. I'm only 24 years old and have no kids, so it seems there aren't any people out there that can relate or there just isn't anyone who has written about it yet. This book is the closest I can get. Although it is a great read and has wonderful advice, about 80% of the information I can't relate to. I highly recommend this book but it's not for me.

Very helpful!.......2007-06-27

Gives insight into the inner workings of complex relationships between the two most important women in a man's life. Very thoughtful and I love the three parts of good, bad, and ugly. Really puts things into perspective! Every daughter in law or daughter in law to be needs to read this!

A Good Handbook.......2005-10-26

This book is good because it covers all aspects of dealing with your Mother-in-Law. It helps readers to understand the tension the can occur and the impact it may have on the rest of the family. Keeping this book on hand and having a positive attitude will help reduce the stress of relating to your Mother-In-Law and bring peace to your family.

Thank you!.......2002-09-24

I'll admit I was skeptical when I started this book. NOTHING could help me with my mother-in-law problems! Well, this book really did! Other's stories were a comfort and helped illustrate the various pitfalls in the mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship. The questionaires at the end of each chapter helped me (and my husband) sort out our feelings and pinpoint exactly what was causing the friction. These conversations are so easy to avoid, but the advice in this book helped me prepare for and be comfortable with talking things out. It also helped me deal with problems that have no easy fix. I would recommend it to anyone who has Mother-in-law trouble and I'd buy it for all newlyweds--before the problems start!

No survival guide.......2002-08-09

I couldn't wait to receive this book in the mail. Finally a professional approach to a chronic world-wide issue! Well, I was disappointed. Tons of 'testimonies,' tons of support but alas no advice. Nothing most daughters-in-law don't already know anyway.
For example, one of the main reasons I bought the book was because it touched on unsupportive husbands. However, what does it say about unsupportive husbands? That they should support their wives. That's it, period amen. No advice for those whose husbands refuse. No alternative suggestions.
I'll tell you what, I know exactly the same thing I knew before I purchased the book. If you're a professional and can offer sound advice and suggestions, please do us a favor and write a book or something. You'll hit the jackpot...gauranteed.

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