Adult Children of Fairly Functional Parents: A Nest of My Own in the Family Tree
- ISBN-10
- 0805461558
- ISBN-13
- 9780805461558
- Category
- Parent and adult child
- Pages
- 196
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- B & H Publishing Group
- Authors
- Becky Freeman, Ruthie Arnold
Description
This mother/daughter writing team climbs fearlessly into the family tree, then bounces around on the limbs to see what shakes loose! The result is the story of a family filled with love and laughter, yet one with its share of challenges and disappointments and memorable characters. Written with a rare and wonderful combination of wit, keen insight, and a gift for finding fun in even the smallest detail, this book overflows with the joy God brings to families who follow Him.
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