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In Stepdads: Stories of Love, Hope, and Repair, William Marsiglio addresses provocative and timely questions facing stepfathers, single mothers, and remarried couples today. This book speaks to those who study and work with stepfamilies as well as persons who have ever thought about or lived in a stepfamily.
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Based upon in-depth interviews conducted with stepfathers and their partners, this text for scholars and general readers describes what it is like to be a stepfather in America today. Marsiglio's (sociology, U. of Florida) social-psychological analysis explores the deep meanings men associate with stepfatherhood and the ways in which their inner worlds are shaped by their interactions with family, friends, professionals, and strangers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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