Title
Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them,Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Real solutions to a hidden epidemic: family estrangement.Estrangement from a family member is one of the most painful life experiences. It is devastating not only to the individuals directly involvedcollateral damage can extend upward, downward, and across generations, More than 65 million Americans suffer such rifts, yet little guidance exists on how to cope with and overcome them. In this book, Karl Pillemer combines the advice of people who have successfully reconciled with powerful insights from social science research. The result is a unique guide to mending fractured families.Fault Lines shares for the first time findings from Dr. Pillemer's tenyear groundbreaking Cornell Reconciliation Project, based on the first national survey on estrangement; rich, indepth interviews with hundreds of people who have experienced it; and insights from leading family researchers and therapists. He assures people who are estranged, and those who care about them, that they are not alone and that fissures can be bridged.Through the wisdom of people who have 'been there,' Fault Lines shows how healing is possible through clear steps that people can use right away in their own families. It addresses such questions as: How do rifts begin? What makes estrangement so painful? Why is it so often triggered by a single event? Are you ready to reconcile? How can you overcome past hurts to build a new future with a relative?Tackling a subject that is achingly familiar to almost everyone, especially in an era when powerful outside forces such as technology and mobility are lessening family cohesion, Dr. Pillemer combines dramatic stories, sciencebased guidance, and practical repair tools to help people find the path to reconciliation.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them'? A: The book addresses the issue of family estrangement, providing insights and solutions for mending fractured family relationships.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Karl Pillemer, Ph.D., who combines personal stories with social science research to offer guidance on reconciliation.
- Q: What type of insights does the book offer? A: The book includes findings from the Cornell Reconciliation Project, interviews with individuals who have experienced estrangement, and perspectives from family researchers and therapists.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'Fault Lines' published? A: The book was published on September 8, 2020.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What are some key questions addressed in the book? A: Key questions include how estrangements begin, what triggers them, and how to prepare for reconciliation.
- Q: Is 'Fault Lines' suitable for anyone experiencing family estrangement? A: Yes, the book is designed for anyone dealing with family estrangement and provides practical steps for healing.
- Q: Does the book provide specific strategies for reconciliation? A: Yes, it offers clear, actionable steps that readers can use to work towards mending their family relationships.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Conflict Management.