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The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife: Becoming a Stepmother with Humor and Grace

The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife: Becoming a Stepmother with Humor and Grace

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Author: Sally Bjornsen
Publisher: New American Library
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 66672

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 0.6

ISBN: 0451214196
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.8747
EAN: 9780451214195
ASIN: 0451214196

Publication Date: April 30, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Condition: New book. Due to problems with Standard Airmail delivery times from the USA, we have switched to using PRIORITY AIRMAIL ONLY. UK & European delivery is 7-10 days.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars It doesn't contain the magical solution you're hoping for!   May 28, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I thought this book was going to brillant - full of humor and wonderful advice. The only good bit of advice was "drink lots of wine". To be totally honest this book made me cry into my wine, it made me so unhappy and resentful, maybe her husband wouldn't help her up if her step-kid tripped her over in the street but my boyfriend definately would! Don't judge it all by one woman's advice! If you're struggling with the whole step-kids / ex wife thing talk to your partner about it and admit you're struggling - it will do you a lot better than buying this book!


5 out of 5 stars Positively recommended   June 17, 2007
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

As other reviewers have said, not only is this a good and funny read, it makes me feel understood in my new and often challenging role as a step mum, and also gives some encouragement and practical advice and ideas on how to make our family life work and be happy. Compared to the relate guide which is quite gloomy, this was refreshing.


5 out of 5 stars One to treasure   July 5, 2006
 10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Having got exactly what it says on the book i thought it was worth a try. Once i had started i couldn't put it down. As i have had the misfortune of inheriting a PEW (physco ex wife) i felt, at last, that i wasn't on my own - someone else out there understood me - it was such a revelation! I would recommend this book to any stepmother out there who might be struggling a little, it's a great read and puts many situations into perspective.


5 out of 5 stars A life-saver! *****   December 9, 2005
 16 out of 16 found this review helpful

Brilliant!!! This book deals with all of the trials and tribulations of stepmotherhood with humour and a great deal of positive affirmations, such a change from the usual books I have read on the subject which quite frankly have left me feeling really disheartened and quite depressed about the situation! I would heartily recommend this book to anyone who finds themselves in the situtation of dealing with a ex-wife and a brood of step-children. It focuses on the positives without being unrealistic and most of all gives you much-needed perspective!!


5 out of 5 stars My new bible.   August 17, 2005
 19 out of 19 found this review helpful

Sally Bjornsen's advice on how to become a stepmother gracefully is invaluable. She takes a consistently positive, loving approach, setting an example for all of us wading through the trials and tribulations of stepfamilies. Her writing validated my concerns and frustrations when no one else could. In this book I found empathy, humor, compassion, guidance and great advice! Thank you.