| When Holidays Are Hell...!: A Guide to Surviving Family Gatherings Contributor(s): Caplan, Mariana (Author) |
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ISBN: 0934252777 ISBN-13: 9780934252775 Publisher: Hohm Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1997 Annotation: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, weddings, funerals and family reunions can be stressful for everybody. People all over the world plan for holidays and family events with an equal mixture of anticipation and anxiety. You know you need to be mindful and cautious if -- You're exhausted or coping with a health problem -- Your expectations for the event run high These fairly common situations can turn a potentially pleasant party into a tense confrontation. The situation could deteriorate if And you probably dread the upcoming family event if Mariana Caplan addresses these and dozens of other potentially explosive situations with commonsense advice and comfort, plus a dose of humor, in this helpful, stress-relieving book. With the admission that she was a rebellious teenager who used to wreak as much havoc as possible during family get-togethers, Caplan now empathizes with the difficulties experienced by family members trying -- often desperately -- to have a "happy holiday". |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Conflict Resolution - Psychology |
| Dewey: 646.78 |
| LCCN: 97002535 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.04" W x 7.02" (0.31 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Looks at some of the problems that can come up during holiday get-togethers and presents solutions to nearly various potential problems. This book details the pros and cons of going home for a major family holiday, offers advice on how to approach the choice, how to explain your decision without hurting others' feelings, and more. |