You're wearing that? : understanding mothers and daughters in conversation

Summary: Explains why a remark that would be harmless coming from anyone else can cause an explosion when it comes from your mother or your daughter. She examines every aspect of this complex dynamic, from the dark side that can shadow a woman throughout her life, to the new technologies that are transforming mother-daughter communication. Most important, she helps mothers and daughters understand each other, the key to improving their relationship.--From publisher description.

Record details

ISBN: 1400062586 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780812972665 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
272 p. ; 25 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Random House, c2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-259) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Can we talk? : Mothers and daughters in conversation -- My mother, my hair : caring and criticizing -- Don't shut me out : the importance of being female -- She's just like me, she's nothing like me : where do you end and I begin? -- Stop this conversation, I want to get off -- Wanted : Mother-a job description -- Best friends, worst enemies : a walk on the dark side -- "Oh mom...BRB" : how e-mail and instant messaging are changing relationships -- Blending intimacy and independence : new ways of talking.