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In It’s Either Her or Me, relationship expert Ellie Slott Fisher examines the complex dynamics of these potentially fraught relationships and how they can be made rich in rewards for all parties. As a wife and the mother of a grown son, Fisher has been on both ends of the spectrum. She recounts her own experiences and those of the mothers, sons, girlfriends, fiancées, wives, and even sisters she interviewed. With the help of psychologist Dr. Beatrice Lazaroff and licensed professional counselor Esther Ganz, Fisher offers practical solutions to help women on both sides cope—and thrive—in this most sensitive of relationships. Discover how to

• gauge when it’s time to voice an opinion—and when it’s best to bite your tongue
• reach out to the woman in your son’s life without being overbearing
• handle the partner or mother-in-law who’s truly impossible
• show respect to your partner’s mother
• ensure that your partner’s mother respects your boundaries
• deal with jealous sisters and other difficult family members
• and much more

As a mom of 2 teen sons I am soaking up all the information in this book. I have witnessed both good and bad mother-in-laws and I want to be a good one, some day. I know it won’t be easy stepping off the pedestal of my son’s life but that is how it is supposed to happen. A man should always put his wife and her needs and wishes above those of his mother. It just doesn’t always happen that way.

As daughters-in-law we need to know when to acquiesce to our MIL and when to flex our muscle as the wife. It’s Either Her or Me: A Guide to Help a Mom and Her Daughter-in-Law Get Along is an important book, that needed to be written.

One of you will get your own copy to read…or share with a friend who really needs to read it.
Mandatory 1st Entry Are you a MIL or DIL…or both? What is your biggest challenge in that relationship? Leave me a comment letting me know.
Bonus Entries Leave a separate comment for each entry.

• Subscribe to my RSS feed (click on orange heart in my sidebar) current subscribers get an entry too
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• Follow @MomMaven and @EllieSFischer on Twitter and tweet this: “@MomMaven I need to read @EllieSFischer ‘s new book “It’s Either Her or Me” http://bit.ly/aTF1ET” You may do this 1x a day for extra entries.

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. This giveaway ends at 10pm on 4/22/10.

Disclaimer: I received 1 copy of this book for review. no money changed hands.

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“What more could a son ask from his mother than her continued support and love?” writes Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms and Sons contributor Johnny N. Ortez. “Nothing can compare to a mother’s love, and being a mama’s boy is a good thing. My mom has been the rock of my life.”

Inside Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms and Sons, you’ll also read about:

• How Connie Hill’s son honored her for being a working mom

• The meaning behind Cheryl Costello-Forshey’s “no hug” rule – and how a son decided to break it

• Why Kirk Hill took his mom out on a date

• Why dinnertime is the favorite time of day for Lynn Fredericks, single mom of two sons

You can buy the book here or you can enter to win it from The Mom Maven.
How to Enter Since today is Mother’s Day I’m not going to ask you to jump through any hoops. Just leave me a comment telling me how many years you have been a mother and the ages of your sons. That’s it, no bonus entries either.

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The winner will be drawn on Friday, May 15th at 10pm. Good Luck

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