Difficult Mothers: Understanding and Overcoming Their Power
“The most intelligent and lucid account I’ve read of human psychology.” (Carol Gilligan)“Apter . . . risks the wrath of anyone who romanticizes ‘mother love’ as instinctual and universal by describing, candidly and cogently, the framework in which children experience their most significant attachment.” (Huffington Post)“This sound, intelligent book is a good starting point for a self-examination.” (Publishers Weekly)“Apter’s advice will help readers make sense of difficult mother-child relationships and develop strategies for reshaping responses and expectations. . . . Anyone with a problematic maternal relationship will find empathy and therapeutic approaches for healing.” (Library Journal)