Bücher von Martha Manning

No relationship is more fulfilling, infuriating, emotional, and problematic than that of mother and daughter. Now, in a work filled with truth, surprises, and humor, renowned psychologist and author Martha Manning offers mothers and daughters of all ages a new way to understand each other. Challenging the accepted premise that this powerful bond must be severed for emotional growth, Manning shows us why this precious attachment is never outgrown, how, if it is damaged, it can be healed, and what will enrich this lifelong commitment while fostering essential independence. The key is empathy, and Manning provides potent tools to help us build stronger ties and celebrate the crazy twists, joys, and secrets inherent in this most glorious of life connections.Combining personal experiences and scrupulous research, The Common Thread helps each of us develop a mutually empowering relationship -- and laugh, too -- as we more deeply connect with and appreciate the mother or daughter we love.

God communicates with me, protects me, and shows me His love through an angel, which He gave to me when I was born in Martinez, Georgia, in 1936. My story takes place in the small towns of Martinez and Evans, Georgia until I became seventeen years of age. After high school graduation, I married a Methodist minister and the South Carolina Methodist bishop sent us to churches in different areas of South Carolina. In this book, the reader will find out exactly how life was spent in each of these churches. When my husband died in 2006, I moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina, and that is where I live now. My angel has provided guidance and assistance to me throughout my entire life and this fact is illustrated in this book through actual experiences. As you see, my angel on the front of this book is wearing a tilted halo to show the world that life is not always perfect, but we can receive guidance to help us through all of life's situations. Three times I have seen my angel in person. Other times, I have felt the angel's presence and heard the words spoken by my angel. My angel lets me know that God is near me. Read this book to discover the three times my angel thought it was most important to visit me in person. As you read, I pray that you will be aware of your angel in your life guiding you. Remember, God is your Heavenly Father and His desire is to love you. Your faith will acknowledge the hand of God caring for you.

Dr. Manning has set forth her life experiences together with her academic studies in a blunt, personal memoir and series of stories that illustrate the quality of resilience in maturing women. Her style, wit, and honesty give life to the stories and experiences she shares. Reflecting on cultural shame and humiliation, and the way that American women are marginalized as they age, she gives hope and joy to the possibilities ahead for women who wish to remain vital.As a reader, you will see how you trust your intuition more, use your life experience, more boldly speak your mind, use your voice and participate in change rather than resisting it. You begin to sense your own value and have the courage of your convictions. You are no longer apologetic."Trackless Snow" is a companion and guide to support and reinforce the reality of women becoming better, wiser, honored and impactful as they age.ABOUT THE AUTHORWith just a Bachelor of Arts degree, Martha Manning started her Master's and Doctoral studies at age 58. She was awarded her Doctorate in Human Development at age 65. She is dedicated to obliterating the assumption that older women are less attractive, valuable, and meaningful as humans, her goal is to do away with the mantle of invisibility that American culture wraps us in as we age.Much of our unconscious acceptance of the shame of being an aging woman is due to our conditioning and Martha's stories and information helps the reader to become aware of this cultural bias and more sensitive to accepting stereotypes of aging.Through her approach, called "Age Growth" you plant your stake in the ground and say, "Hear me! See me! Work with me! Honor me! We are beautiful and wise."