What makes a family happy? Why do some marriages 'succeed' and others end in div
orce? How can we free ourselves from the legacy of past mistakes and bring about
positive change? Love, sex and marriage and parenthood, depression and sadness,
independence and experience are just a few of the many issues explored in conve
rsation by family therapist Robin Skynner and his former patient and comedian, J
ohn Cleese. Guiding us through the daily issues that confront us all, FAMILIES A
ND HOW TO SURVIVE THEM offers vital advice in helping each of us to maintain a h
appy, healthy family life. Looking candidly at everything from our relationships
with our parents to why and how we choose our partners, no emotional stone is l
eft unturned: jealousy, rage, fear, envy, love, obsession, hope and despair - al
l are featured-with practical advice on how to turn round a negative situation a
nd bring about change for the better.
