I LOVE MY MOM, BUT SOMETIMES SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY!

Admit it. Whether your mom left a lot to be desired as a parent, or she did a great job but still manages to annoy your sometimes, you feel an attachment to her. It's probably as unique and complicated as any relationship in your life- and therefore hard to make sense of- but still, the bond is there.

Will you ever understand what ties you together? Will you ever understand each other?

Yes, you can, says Dr. Linda Mintle. A Daughter's Journey Home is designed to help moms and adult daughters discover a new level of intimacy and friendship- even if the bond between you needs repaired. Focusing on everything from the ties that bind us to finding forgiveness, Dr. Linda calls on her experience as a therapist- and as a mother and a daughter herself- to unlock the mysteries of this defining relationship. Here's hope and help for:

Dealing with unrealistic expectations,

• Surviving impossible mothers
• Handling conflict
• Letting go of guilt and shame
• Honoring our mothers, even when they've hurt us
• Giving our daughters room to grow

While we may think we can never have a "normal" relationship with the woman who gave us life, Dr. Linda encourages us that it is worth the effort. "If you are still trying to make peace with your mother, don't despair and don't give up. Whatever your situation, God promises to be by your side, empowering you.

"Don't get hung up on who should change first. Maybe she isn't in a position to go first right now, or maybe she just refuses to move at all," says Dr. Linda. "No matter, you can move out of that place of helplessness and powerlessness. You can react differently- a central message of this book."

Let Dr. Linda show you the way.