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and can lead to long-term resentment from members who feel neglected. The authors did a nice job of presenting those problems as well as suggestions for addressing them in sensitive ways. They also discuss the reframing of disability as a way to help family members take care of themselves and reduce feelings of guilt. Another advantage is that the authors present the concept of family needs as one of give and take. Of course families need various kinds of tangible support; however, families also need to leam how to accept the presence of disability in the family and convey that acceptance to the member with a disability. Such acceptance is crucial to the family's personal growth and ability to move forward. An aspect that is covered in this book that other similar texts tend not to include is that of joy. Having a family member with a disability is not a constant tragedy or a never ending cycle of negativity. The experience has the potential to give family members a heightened state of hope and spirituality. The authors have highlighted effectively the positive aspects of family disability in a thoughtful way. In closing. The Resilient Family provides readers with useful tools, insights, and hopefulness. While writing an academic text for professionals, the authors showe care and concern for families through their knowledge and expertise. This book is a worthwhile contribution to the rehabilitation field and hopefully a model for future texts.
Denise B. Accordino, Ph.D. School Psychologist West Springfield Public Schools Michael P. Accordino, D.Ed., CRC, LMHC Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Springfield College