You're Wearing That? Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation
, by TANNEN, DEBORAHNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780812972665 | 081297266X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/26/2006
Mothers and daughters speak the same language-but often misunderstand each other as they struggle to find the right balance between closeness and independence. Why do daughters complain that their mothers always criticize, while mothers feel hurt that their daughters shut them out? Why do mothers and daughters critique each other on the Big Three-hair, clothes, and weight-while longing for approval and understanding? And why do they scrutinize each other for reflections of themselves?