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Judith Edwards looks at what it means to be a grandmother. She shows how this role has changed over time. She uses case studies to show what shapes it. These include who we are, our culture and our family's past. She sets myths about grandmothers against women's lives around the world.

This book on psychology looks at three generations. It explores the bonds between them. Parents have hopes for their children. Edwards asks how these hopes can lead to regret. She looks at how grandchildren may bring joy to these ties. Grandparents may give them love they struggled to give their children. They may have more time to listen than busy parents. These bonds can help both age groups. They also pass on knowledge of culture. They pass on the customs of families and communities, too.

Edwards draws on 35 years of clinical work. She is a psychotherapist who works with children and teens. She also teaches and serves as a supervisor. She has worked at the Tavistock Clinic since the 1980s. She once edited the Journal of Child Psychotherapy. She has also published books and articles.

Mihaela Olinescu translated this edition from English. The original title is Grandmotherland: Exploring the Myths and Realities. This book forms part of the Psihologia pentru toti series.