A Very Modern Family: Stories and guidance to nurture your relationships

The Grants have written a groundbreaking book on parenting that goes beyond a manual, offering a lifeline to families facing mental health challenges, neurodivergence, trans non-binary identities, and mixed-race families. They share their challenges and discoveries of growing and shapeshifting to create an incredible, diverse family and community, providing insights into how to construct a new, accepting, and unified space.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The Grants have written a book that goes beyond being a parenting manual, offering a unique perspective on family and community. Their story is extraordinary, as they have four children, one of whom is adopted, and all face various mental health challenges, neurodivergence, trans non-binary identities, and different sexualities. This reflects the changing times in society, where the traditional concepts of family and community are being deconstructed. Some people cling to the old ways, while others eagerly embrace the new. The book explores the challenges and discoveries of growing and shaping a diverse family and community. Carrie and David share their mindset changes and insights into creating a new, accepting, and unified space, while also providing practical advice for real-life situations.

A Very Modern Family is a valuable guide for our times, filled with pain, change, and hope. It encourages readers to embrace diversity and inclusivity and to create a society where all individuals are valued and respected. The Grants' story is a testament to the strength and resilience of families, and their book offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to build a more inclusive and supportive community.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 142 x 223 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349434728