About the book:
What can you do when family members turn away from your
cherished faith? How can you move from such powerful disappointment to a
place of peace? This book takes a thoughtful look at how you can face
your new reality, hold on to hope, and stay connected with children who
exercise agency in ways you would not choose for them. Uplifting and
encouraging, this book is perfect for helping parents and grandparents
alike to find the seemingly elusive peace they seek.
About the author:
Robin Zenger Baker has a psychology degree from Stanford University,
an Organizational Behavior Master’s degree from BYU, and a PhD in
Organizational Strategy from UCLA. She is currently studying Family
Therapy and Counseling at UMass Boston. She has written for the Ensign
magazine, and has edited and co-authored multiple publications in the
field of organizational behavior. She is a past president of the BYU
Alumni Association Boston chapter, and currently works to raise funds
for local inner city youth to attend church schools.
From Reidhead Randomness:
Agency is a gift from our Heavenly Father, but sometimes it is not always used for good. As children grow up, and make choices, we don't always agree with them. In this encouraging book, a wealth of advice is given, for keeping your family strong. Also, advice for when to take action, and when to be still. The scriptures, modern day revelation, and insights from "seasoned" parents are a big part of the book. This is a great book to read for leaders in the youth organization, parents, and family of people that have make other choices.
I enjoyed the 6th chapter that talked about some of the things to do to heal from someone exercising their agency. One of them is assuming that you will be sad for the rest of your life. Since that is not really an option, you have to realize that you can control your own emotions, that time will heal the hurt, and the other persons actions don't have to determine your mood forever. Then to realize that holding onto sadness doesn't make a lot of sense, because life has so much to be happy about.
I received a copy of this book in order to write my review, however all opinions expressed are my own.
From Reidhead Randomness:
Agency is a gift from our Heavenly Father, but sometimes it is not always used for good. As children grow up, and make choices, we don't always agree with them. In this encouraging book, a wealth of advice is given, for keeping your family strong. Also, advice for when to take action, and when to be still. The scriptures, modern day revelation, and insights from "seasoned" parents are a big part of the book. This is a great book to read for leaders in the youth organization, parents, and family of people that have make other choices.
I enjoyed the 6th chapter that talked about some of the things to do to heal from someone exercising their agency. One of them is assuming that you will be sad for the rest of your life. Since that is not really an option, you have to realize that you can control your own emotions, that time will heal the hurt, and the other persons actions don't have to determine your mood forever. Then to realize that holding onto sadness doesn't make a lot of sense, because life has so much to be happy about.
I received a copy of this book in order to write my review, however all opinions expressed are my own.
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