How Long to Read Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law

How Long Does it Take to Read Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 49 minutes to read Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law by Deborah M. Merrill

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

We all know - have perhaps told a few - stories about mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. It seems the stories are nearly always about relationships filled with conflict and abrasive words or actions. But why is this relationship so difficult? And is it always as bad as popular belief would have us think? Deborah Merrill, a woman's advocate and Sociology professor at one of our nation's top universities, has been studying the relationship for nearly a decade and, in this book, explains where the difficulty is rooted, how friendly pairs have made it past problems that surface between a man's mother and his wife, and how they became friends. Dozens of interviews with pairs of women made in-laws by marriage illustrate Merrill's points, from harmful ideas and actions to helpful approaches. At its core, this book holds that marriage requires the creation of a new and separate family, which requires changes in roles, as well as a redefinition of relationships. Hence, family boundaries need to be made permeable to allow for integration of the daughter-in-law, and to allow the son to create his own separate and autonomous family. Family members need to be aware of, and prepare for, this, says Merrill. That, of course, may be easier said than done. But dozens of women who have become friends with their in-laws — some so much so that they drop the in-law and just call each other mother and daughter — explain how they got past the old, popular notions and social structure, to create goodwill and grow stronger families.

How long is Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law?

Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law by Deborah M. Merrill is 225 pages long, and a total of 57,375 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 13 minutes to read Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law aloud.

What Reading Level is Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law?

Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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