Customer Reviews
It doesn't contain the magical solution you're hoping for! - By: L. Mcgavin, 28 May 2008 
I thought this book was going to brillant - full of humor & wonderful advice. The only good bit of advice was "drink lots of wine". To be totally honest this book made me cry into my wine, it made me so unhappy & resentful, maybe her husband wouldn't help her up if her step-kid tripped her overin the street but my boyfriend definately would! Don't judge it all by one woman's advice! If you're struggling with the whole step-kids / ex wife thing talk to your partner about it & admit you're struggling - it will do you a lot better than buying this book!
Positively recommended - By: KH, 17 Jun 2007 
As other reviewers have said, not only is this a good & funny read, it makes me feel understoodin my new & often challenging role as a step mum, & also gives some encouragement & practical advice & ideas on how to make our family life work & be happy. Compared to the relate guide which is quite gloomy, this was refreshing.
One to treasure - By: Mrs. Sophie Jones, 05 Jul 2006 Having got exactly what it says on the book i thought it was worth a try. Once i had started i couldn't put it down. As i have had the misfortune of inheriting a PEW (physco ex wife) i felt, at last, that i wasn't on my own - someone else out there understood me - it was such a revelation! I would recommend this book to any stepmother out there who might be struggling a little, it's a great read & puts many situations into perspective.
A life-saver! ***** - By: , 09 Dec 2005 Brilliant!!! This book deals with all of the trials & tribulations of stepmotherhood with humour & a great deal of positive affirmations, such a change from the usual books I have read on the subject which quite frankly have left me feeling really disheartened & quite depressed about the situation! I would heartily recommend this book to anyone who finds themselvesin the situtation of dealing with a ex-wife & a brood of step-children. It focuses on the positives without being unrealistic & most of all gives you much-needed perspective!!
My new bible. - By: , 17 Aug 2005 Sally Bjornsen's advice on how to become a stepmother gracefully is invaluable. She takes a consistently positive, loving approach, setting an example for all of us wading through the trials & tribulations of stepfamilies. Her writing validated my concerns & frustrations when no one else could. In this book I found empathy, humor, compassion, guidance & great advice! Thank you.
