Alternative Family

'A clarion voice from a new generation of British feminists ... I was gripped' - Sophie Lewis, author of Abolish the Family Capitalist ideology wants us to believe that there is an optimal way to live. 'Making connections' means networking for work...

What is "woman" if not "mother"?Anything she wants to be.Foregoing motherhood has traditionally marked a woman as "other." With no official place setting for her in our society, she has hovered on the sidelines: the quirky girl, the neurotic career...

'The book I've been waiting for my entire life' DOLLY ALDERTONIs it possible that life without romantic love isn't so bad?When poet Amy Key was growing up, she looked forward to a life shaped by romance, fuelled by desire, longing and the conventional...

Therapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style, and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties, or who experienced childhood trauma. This book provides everything you need to know in order to be able to effectively...

The Polysecure Workbook encourages examination of any attachment challenges you may have experienced in your opening up process and offers insights into how to build secure relationships. Through practical exercises, you will explore your own...

Damian longs for home, but one man stands in his way ... Damian is just seven when he is taken in by foster carer Cathy Glass. His mother, Rachel, loves her three young children dearly, but she is vulnerable, naive...

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose. With no extended family to look after her, she was put into foster care. The care system failed Lara and now she is failing her son. Lara and her one-year-old son, Arthur, are...

'Gorgeous. Very, very funny in a knowing wry way but so tender, so beautiful. I loved all the characters.' Marian Keyes 'Warm, witty, touching - and frequently hilarious' David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow 'You put the book down...

Little Jamey, 21/2 years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency. The police and social services have no choice but to remove two-year-old Jamey from home after his mother leaves him alone all night to go out...

THE SUNDAY TIMES 'BEST BOOKS FOR SUMMER 2021'A Times, Guardian and Daily Mail paperback pickA Times, Observer, Independent, Daily Express and Good Housekeeping book of the year'The Weekend is so great I am struggling to find the words to do it...

They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and...

The eleventh memoir and latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass. This book tells the true story of Cathy's adopted daughter Lucy. Lucy was born to a single mother who had been abused and neglected...

'Gorgeous. Very, very funny in a knowing wry way but so tender, so beautiful. I loved all the characters.' Marian Keyes 'Warm, witty, touching - and frequently hilarious' David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow 'You put the book down...

Therapeutic parenting is not your usual parenting style. It's a special, specific way to raise kids who have experienced trauma in their past, and requires a lot of commitment and determination - this is about far more than love and care.But where do you...

A practical guide to nurturing healthy, loving non-monogamous relationships using attachment theory. Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many...

A beautiful story of love and second chances, with a remarkable family at its heart, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.So much can change in half a lifetime... Then At fifteen, George is the foster brother Leah never asked for. As the angry,...

How to hold it together ... even if it feels like everything is falling apart. Welcome to the rollercoaster of family life - the parts nobody talks about, the 'wow' moments, the mistakes, tears, tantrums and triumphs. This book is about the stuff we...

An honest insight into the rollercoaster reality of therapeutically parenting teenagers.Raising any teenager is tough, but raising teens who have experienced trauma in their early years is a whole different - and more difficult - ball game. Adoptive...

What is "woman" if not "mother"?Anything she wants to be.Foregoing motherhood has traditionally marked a woman as "other." With no official place setting for her in our society, she has hovered on the sidelines: the quirky girl, the neurotic career...

This is the go-to guide for practitioners, parents and carers who want to expand their understanding and skills for therapeutic parenting - a deeply nurturing parenting style particularly effective for children who have experienced trauma or adversity.It...

'Invaluable' RACHEL KRAMER BUSSEL 'Refreshingly honest, comprehensive and realistic' MEG-JOHN BARKEREmbarking on a non-monogamous relationship can be a daunting experience, opening old wounds that cause anxiety, fear and confusion, something Lola Phoenix...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910222270Author Donor Conception NetworkFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Donor Conception NetworkPublisher Donor Conception Network

'Dani Atkins is the undisputed queen of fiction that packs a huge emotional punch' heat 'Have your tissues at the ready for this tear jerker of a read' Closer 'Brings heart-wrenching surprises' Woman & Home 'I simply adored this heart-breaking, brilliant...

'So much more than a parenting manual - the Grants have thrown out a lifeline' THE TIMES'The most extraordinary parenting guide of our time' DAILY MAILA breakout book on the ever-expanding concept of familyCarrie and David Grant have an extraordinary...

FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Dazzlingly inventive'Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month'A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion'Cara Hunter**********...

FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Dazzlingly inventive'Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month'A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion'Cara Hunter**********...

Angie, 6, and sister Polly, 4, are utterly distraught when they arrive to stay with foster carer Cathy Glass. Their older half-sister Ashleigh has accused their father of something horrible, and the two young sisters have been removed from home to keep...

SOON TO BE A LIMITED SERIES STARRING NICOLE KIDMAN'Pretty Things is awesome. Simple as that. I loved every page'Harlan Coben'It's Dynasty meets Patricia Highsmith' Washington Post 'Will keep you turning pages till the end'Attica Locke'Outrageously...

'All parents and would-be parents should read this book. It will change their lives.' Mary Ann Sieghart, journalist and bestselling author of The Authority Gap A myth-busting must-read about creating parenting equality for fans of Caitlin Moran, The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781482621525Author Kimberly Kluger-BellFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2022. A rainbow-filled, JOYOUS debut from a hugely exciting new talent. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Elle McNicoll, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf's The Boy at the Back of the Class.My name's Archie Albright, and I...

The uncensored, New York Times bestselling memoir by the polygamist stars of the hit show Sister Wives, Kody and his four wives openly discuss what it's like living in a plural marriage.A SINGULAR STORY OF PLURAL MARRIAGE Since TLC first launched its...

Through words, pictures, photographs, certificates and other 'little treasures', a Life Story Book provides a detailed account of the child's early history and a chronology of their life. Fully updated, this clear and concise book shows a unique...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781732549418Author Jana M Rupnow LpcFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Rupnow & AssociatesPublisher Rupnow & AssociatesWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Lambda Literary Awards (Anthology) 2006.Book InformationISBN 9780807079638Author Harlyn AizleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Beacon PressPublisher...

Whether sudden or years in the making, divorce can leave families with a lot of pain and uncertainty - and with the children in the mix, the stakes are even higher. Enter author Paul Mandelstein, the divorced father of four children and founder of the...

'Pia Bramley captures this bizarre love and confusion perfectly' - Cariad Lloyd'A beautiful, bittersweet keepsake for anyone who's navigated the journey to parenthood during this exceptional time' - Leah Hazard'Tender and moving' - Katherine May'This is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Books for a Better Life (Psychology) 2004.Book InformationISBN 9780452287167Author Robert E. EmeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint PlumePublisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583335260Author Wendy KramerFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

This new book from life work expert Joy Rees explains the value of effective and meaningful life work with children who are fostered and adopted, and how best to carry this out.This book will help social work professionals, foster carers and adopters to...