THE GIRL IN THE RED BOOTS by Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD - Review & Giveaway

 

Relationships between mothers and daughters has always been complicated and a rich topic for writers. In her new book, THE GIRL IN THE RED BOOTS: Making Peace with My Mother (SheWritesPress) author Dr. Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD shares what she believes is vital information you should know about "things with mom." I've been estranged from my mother since I was a teenager, so I came to this book with some deep trepidation. But I put aside my personal narrative as much as I could and read what Dr. Rabinor had to say.

Dr. Rabinor is an eating disorder expert who remembers a traumatic event in her childhood which has been a part of her psyche. She writes how childhood traumatic events can affect us through adulthood. She's written a book about making peace and acceptance at what I found a unique time.She's writing this book eight years after her mother has passed. I didn't expect that.

It's broken up in sections, which , made me feel as if I were in therapy with Dr. Rabinor. She takes us on a tender journey of how she became a wounded healer sharing tales from her psychotherapy practice and ultimately making peace with her mother. There's a feeling of gentleness for the reader throughout the book.

Reading THE GIRL IN THE RED BOOTS is often difficult to embrace, but it explains how readers willing to do the hard work, can grow and transform their wounds into gifts. 


Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant and psychotherapist  with offices in New York City and Lido Beach, Long Island. She has four decades of experience working with individuals, couples, groups and families.

In addition to clinical work with patients, she coaches writers and offers consultation groups for therapists and other mental health practitioners.

Thanks to FSB Associates we have one copy to giveaway. Just tell us something about your relationship with your mother. We'll choose a winner soon. Good luck.

GIVEAWAY: USA only please

Comments

  1. travelerMay 19, 2021 at 6:32 AM

    I always had a very good relationship with my mother and we got along well. I miss her everyday now that she is no longer here.

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  2. NancyMay 19, 2021 at 10:17 AM

    My mother and I had a close relationship. She was a wonderful woman.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  3. diannekcMay 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM

    I had a good relationship with my Mom, but we did clash at times. My Dad always said we were too much alike that we couldn't get along at times.

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  4. taurusMay 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM

    Relationship with my mother was rocky at times.

    jtcgc at yahoo dot com

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  5. LynnMay 21, 2021 at 11:42 AM

    I had a good relationship with my mama. She was almost 93 when she passed away in June 2017. However, I have apologized to my daughter for hurtful words I had with her. We are close, too. I would love this book.

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  6. bn100May 21, 2021 at 2:08 PM

    supportive
    bn100candg at hotmail dot com

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  7. Annmarie Weeks May 22, 2021 at 10:07 AM

    We have a decent relationship, although we talk about once a week. My mom is a strong woman. And one of my favorite things about her is that she's always supported my decisions...even when she didn't always agree with them.

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