The Ultimate Book of Relationships Between Parents and Adult Children: The Book I Should Have Read

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R E Geffner, MD

The Ultimate Book of Relationships Between Parents and Adult Children

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ISBN: 9781470537128

The Book I Should Have Read

R E Geffner, MD

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English

Xlibris Us
13 May 2026

Sociology: family & relationships; Family psychology; Psychotherapy

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This thoughtful and deeply reflective work explores one of the most enduring and complex relationships in human life: the bond between parents and their children. Through a clear and compelling lens, it examines how this relationship is formed, how it evolves over time, and why it can become strained despite a foundation of love and sacrifice. Beginning with the early years of nurturing and dependence, the book follows the parent-child connection across the full span of life, including the inevitable shift as children become adults and roles begin to change. It explores the powerful interplay between instinct and morality, asking whether love and sacrifice create an unspoken obligation of reciprocity, or whether such responsibility must be freely chosen. With honesty and depth, it also addresses the often painful disconnect that can develop between parents and adult children, uncovering the hidden causes of distance, misunderstanding, and emotional conflict. Rather than offering simple answers, this book invites readers to reflect on their own experiences, beliefs, and responsibilities. It is a profound exploration of love, duty, and the lifelong question: what, if anything, do we truly owe to one another?--

By: R E Geffner MD
Imprint: Xlibris Us
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 676g
ISBN: 9781470537128
ISBN 10: 1470537125
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 13 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active