"... a very interesting and readable book which, as intended, provokes a lot of thought about where grandparents fit in, not only in the lives of their grandchildren, but also in terms of social policy." Family Court Journal "... a "must read" for those interested in the sociology of the family, as well as those deep in the trenches of family policy, research or practice." Family Matters
"... it is important to acknowledge the book as a readable, stimulating and occasionally touching study. It is an important contribution to family studies." Ageing and Society "This highly topical book is one of the first studies of grandparenting in the UK. It provides a unique, detailed and often moving view of the roles that grandparents play in divorced families, and how their children and grandchildren respond to them. Its findings will be influential in shaping family policy, law, research and practice." Geoff Dench, Institute of Community Studies, London, UK.
