This book steers you down a path of discovery and growth beyond the effects of six common mothering styles: the phantom mom; the china doll mom; the controlling mom; the trophy mom; the still-the-boss mom; the American Express mom. Cloud and Townsend show you how your mom affected you as a child and may still be affecting you today. You’ll find a hopeful, realistic approach to identifying your unmet mothering needs and filling them in healthy, life-changing ways through other people. This book provides a biblical route to wholeness and growth, deeper and more satisfying bonds with your family, friends, and spouse–and a new, healthier way of relating to your mother today.