Being a Distance Grandchild: A Book for All Generations by Helen Ellis M.A

It is common for families to be spread across countries and continents, and Helen Ellis has written three insightful books about how this affects people. In her latest book, she captures the voices of young people through touching, authentic stories. This warm, well-written series of books will resonate with anyone with family living overseas, offering insight and understanding.

In Being a Distance Grandchild, this invaluable book shines a light on how families can build a special bond with their young people living in a different country, even when they are separated by distance and sometimes very different time zones. It’s a complex situation keeping bonds alive when families live so far apart, but this book offers many perspectives from people in this very situation who are successfully managing the many challenges with hope and love in their hearts. A big message of the book is good communication, really listening to each other and not making assumptions, but instead approaching things with understanding - especially when people are living in different cultures.

Through these personal stories and with many practical tips, this book is an invaluable resource for families.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

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