The Grandma Force

“Harriet Hodson is a force. Don’t miss this timely book about a group with quiet power.” — Neil Chethik author of FatherLoss and Executive Director of the Carnegie Center

“In this book, seasoned writer, researcher, and speaker Harriet Hodgson provides inspiration and wise direction to grandmothers of all ages. With a wide variety of valuable ideas from creating a mission statement to becoming a better communicator to taking care of yourself and becoming an advocate for those you love, you will be reminded that wise, dedicated grandmas not only leave an important legacy but can change the world.” — Linda Eyre, New York Times Best Selling Author of Grandmothering

“I dare say, I’ve read most every book on grandparenting. The Grandma Force is my dream come true book for today’s grandmother. Harriet Hodgson has done a masterful job sharing her personal grandparent wisdom, plus she speaks from her hard-earned experience raising her twin grandchildren after the tragic deaths of their parents. What makes this book such a delight to read is how the author beautifully gathered insights and wisdom from the best experts and resources and wrapped them up into one “must read” book for grandparents. If you are an experienced or veteran grandparent, The Grandma Force has something for you.” — Christine Crosby, Editorial Director for GRAND magazine

“The Grandma Force is the most comprehensive book on grandparenting I’ve ever read. Harriet has researched and referenced every aspect of the grandma relationship and written an inspiring guide for grandmas who want to build a loving, lifelong bond with their grandchildren. Grandmas at every stage will benefit from this book! — Donne Davis, Founder/Director of www.thegagasisterhood.com

“Harriet Hodgson really hit the nail on the head about writing your grandma mission statement. I find it very useful to remember and it is great to review this periodically and update it. The section on self-care is also very helpful because grandmothers, mothers, and women in general tend to push their own needs to the back burner. The Grandma Force helps us remember that by taking care of ourselves we can be the best grandmother we can be. — Christine Wasilewski

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