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Highlights
- A glimpse into the lives of children raised by their grandparents Raising Grandkids focuses on "skipped generation" families or grandparent-headed households.
- About the Author: Gary Garrison is the author of Human on the Inside: Unlocking the Truth about Canadian Prisons, holds a PhD.
- 280 Pages
- Family + Relationships, Parenting
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About the Book
Garrison presents heartfelt stories from grandparents, and reflects on his own experience as an older caregiver to his stepchildren, to paint a compassionate yet compelling picture of the joys, fears, and passions that drive some grandparents to put their later lives on hold to raise their children's children.Book Synopsis
A glimpse into the lives of children raised by their grandparents
Raising Grandkids focuses on "skipped generation" families or grandparent-headed households. Collecting together stories from grandparents and reflecting on his own experience as an older caregiver to his stepchildren, Gary Garrison paints a compassionate yet compelling picture of the joys, fears, and passions that drive some grandparents to put their later lives on hold to raise their children's children. Grandparents in this situation have particular challenges, as they often have to battle their own children for custody, deal with pressures from caseworkers, negotiate their own health and financial issues, and address the guilt and resentment they may feel towards the missing son or daughter who conceived the children in their care. Many grandparents, as well, find themselves overlooked or under resourced by social services, and others may struggle with additional factors such as racism. No matter their background, grandparents looking for comfort, guidance, and wisdom will find meaning in this brave and clear-eyed book.
Review Quotes
"Garrison imbues honesty and compassion into his writing, comforting those in similar situations. -- Library Journal "Raising Grandkids is an empathetic and knowledgeable book that shows grandparents they're not alone in the challenges they face while raising their grandchildren"-- "Foreword Reviews"
About the Author
Gary Garrison is the author of Human on the Inside: Unlocking the Truth about Canadian Prisons, holds a PhD. in English from the University of Alberta, and was Editor of Alberta Hansard. He lives in Edmonton.