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No One's the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan for the Mother and Stepmother Relationship |  | Authors: Jennifer Newcomb Marine, Carol Marine
Publisher: GPP Life
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 52804
Media: Paperback
Edition: First
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0762750936
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.78
EAN: 9780762750931
ASIN: 0762750936
Publication Date: May 5, 2009
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Product Description
Whether you just want to create a neutral, “business” partnership with the “other woman” in your life—or actually, gulp, become friends—they show you how to reach your goal through ten powerful steps.
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 Wow! What a book! March 7, 2010
Wendy L. Deppe (Coppell, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wish I had the guts to give a copy of this book to my stepkids' mom and ask her to work the plan with me, but I'm not there yet. Still, this book was an excellent read, even though it's just from "my end". It really opened my eyes to a lot of my own insecurities, my part in conflict/potential conflict. I'm extremely fortunate that for the most part I already get along with my stepkids' mom (there hasn't been any throwing around of the b-word!), but I believe there's always room for improvement. And boy was I surprised at just how much improvement *I* needed!
I am simply awed by the relationship that the authors have managed to cultivate, and I think it is a very worthy goal for other stepmoms/moms to pursue. They have written this book with both candor (sometimes painful) and humor (often laugh-out-loud).
The unique interactive aspect of this book is what makes it work so well: the quizzes and journals are invaluable tools to help readers, as they say, "own your own crap" and also to understand the other side. If nothing else I am putting this book down having an enormous amount of insight into what might be going on in my stepkids' mom's head, and how hard it must be for her to just hand over her kids to me half the time. Reading the book and working through the interactive steps has really broadened my viewpoint outside of my own little navel, where I've been tempted to gaze and ponder on how hard being a stepmom is.
I definitely recommend this to stepmoms and moms...even if you can't work the steps with your "other half", I truly believe you will gain valuable insight into both yourself and her just from reading it and completing the quizzes and journals on your own.
 Couldn't Finish the Book February 15, 2010
Mana Mama (Hawaii)
I've always been interested in learning more about the role of "stepmother." I've read lots of books and journals on the subject. I picked up this book in hopes of establishing a better relationship with my husband's ex-wife, and mother of my step-daughter. I don't have much contact with the ex-wife, which may be the reason I found this book to be of no help. I didn't like the way the book was set up. It was difficult to get through the chapters. My advice, your new husband should be doing most of the contact, pick-up/drop-off, arrangements, etc. I don't deal with his ex with the exception of seeing her at soccer, school events, etc. Even then, it is a quick hello and surface talk. Maybe if my situation were different, this book would get a better review. I just couldn't get past the first few chapters.
I wish I would have had this book 2 years ago!!! February 9, 2010
Buckeye BonusMom (Columbus, OH)
I am a stepmom (childless) and struggled through a very horrific time with my husband's ex wife. It was absolutely horrible and I felt complete and utter despair. We just really never communicated and she was convinced I wanted to take away her boys. I wish I would have this book to help me through the journey of communication. I tried several times but failed. I did keep trying and eventually there was a break through and we have peaceful relationship. We continue to take baby steps to a better one. There was 5 years + of stress, chaos and frustration, along with a 4 year custody case, too boot. Newly married I was not prepared for the stress and what I was "getting into". I would have loved to have this book to guide me through what I did eventually figure out. It shares "both sides" of biological mom and stepmom's feelings!!! It is very well written and he gives ideas of when and what you should communicate on. I love the humorous side to the author! It is a must read for all involved!!!
Buckeye BonusMom (Facebook)
Author of Stepmonster finds this book Fascinating October 28, 2009
Wednesday Martin
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The issue of just how close the Ex and the "new" wife "ought" to be is a hot topic at the moment. Jennifer Newcomb Marine and her ex-husband's wife Carol Marine don't just talk the talk; they provide a helpful, readable, and informative roadmap for navigating what is often a highly-charged, contentious relationship. No One's the Bitch bravely explores the powerful feelings--competition, betrayal, jealousy, mistrust--that can vex the relationship between ex wives and wives, mothers and stepmothers. With honesty and humor, the authors offer exercises, tips, and advice that can help women in linked households form working partnerships, making life and transitions easier for the kids and themselves. It's a worthy goal, and depending on your circumstances and your energy for the task, this is a book that can take you there with grace, helping you gain not only a sense of control, but that most invaluable and elusive thing for those affected by divorce and remarriage--peace of mind--as well.
Wednesday Martin, Ph.D.
author, Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel and Act the Way We Do
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A Must-Read for any Step-mom or Bio-mom August 21, 2009
J. Rogers
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Are you a step-mom and think your husband's ex wife is crazy? Reading this book may give you some insight into the insecurities she's feeling about having a woman she doesn't know start raising her children. It may open up a whole new world that you couldn't have imagined. Are you a bio-mom and think your ex-husband's new wife is trying to take over the family? Maybe it would help you to understand what she's feeling. To see what it's like from her standpoint, coming into a new family where she is a complete outsider. This book does an amazing job at being honest and open from both the step-mom's side and the bio-moms side. It's a must-read for all involved. The children's emotional health is too important to let our insecurities and anger issues get in the way of acting like humane, decent individuals. Definitely a 5-star book!
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