MWSA Book Review

Blended Families

Edited By: Valerie L. Coleman

Publisher:  Pen of The Writer

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

Something For “Blended Families"

There are few books out there that actually address the real concerns and issues facing “blended families;” those are the new families that come about through the remarriages of parents. In her book “Blended Families: An Anthology,” Valerie L. Coleman compiles a group of outstanding short essays, life experiences and even a couple of fictional tales that fully illustrate this new family status. She starts off with her own personal story and some of the issues and problems that she ran into. This story alerts the reader that this is not going to be an easy task for most couples that want to build a new family; great faith and love will be needed.

The anthology is not only entertaining, interesting and full of little personal wisdoms but it is also an inspirational look through the eyes of a Christian. There are also some practical tools and biblical principles at work in the editing process as Coleman places appropriate Bible passages for the stories.

The book is an insightful look at the real world of modern life. It is a well written and intelligently edited. The book has a place on the bookshelves of all divorced and remarried parents. You will find that you are not alone; and some of those very issues that you may be facing others have already experienced. Their experiences and thoughts just may be of help to you in working out your own family issues. I recommend this book for Christian families who are dealing with this same kind of issues.