ISBN
978-0-473-76037-3 Paperback – New Zealand
978-0-473-76050-2 Paperback – Global
978-0-473-76038-0 eBook
978-0-473-76037-3 Paperback – New Zealand
978-0-473-76050-2 Paperback – Global
978-0-473-76038-0 eBook
When I conducted research for my masters, Being a Distance Grandparent and Being a Distance Son or Daughter, I found a sprinkling commentary discussing the nature of distance grandparent’s relationships with their geographically separated grandchildren. However, in reverse, scholarship from the grandchild's perspective is almost non-existent. When I set out to write three intergenerational books about ‘how it is’ being a member of a Distance Family, I had no idea this last edition would break new ground. I am excited about the opportunity to finally give a voice to Distance Grandchildren and I hope it starts many conversations.
Helen Ellis, author
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Feedback from contributors and supporters
I've been through the Grandchild book – a very good read. As a reader, I really like your author voice, which is consistent with the first two books. I trust you, I’m impressed by the level of detail, by your knowledge and by your authority. I really like how you’ve put the stories of 'grandchildren' at the heart of the book. I love the stories. Having complete, individual stories is powerful. I am SO glad you are doing this book. |
It is a very thorough piece of work. In Tolkien’s biography it described him as ‘going inside language’. My feeling is that you have ‘gone inside’ and within your topic. Hi Helen, all finished! Along with tears and having to walk away a few times, it is fabulous. I really enjoyed it |
"Thinking and reflecting as an adult on a few simple questions about 'how it was' being a distance grandchild was an enlightening and rewarding exercise. I am delighted Helen is writing her book and it was a pleasure to be involved." |
Having been both a distance grandchild and a ‘home’ grandchild, I feel all of those relationships are very unique. Helen has a great way of articulating how personal and yet relevant to many these experiences are. |
Your research questions about 'Being a Distance Grandchild' were helpful, Helen. They helped me to get thinking. I was reading them, making notes and getting the juices flowing for our interview chat. I have never actually spoke about it... I have never gone into depth about it...I am excited to speak about Being a Distance Grandchild." |
I was in my thirties when I first moved abroad, and one of my grandmothers was still alive. The different time zones and dissimilar seasons fascinated her while living in South East Asia. She loved tropical flowers originally from countries afar, so I would specifically offer her those types of flowers for her birthday. With my children, I carry on my grandmother's tradition of handmade ravioli and tomato passata. A couple of staples in the Italian home cooked dishes. My grandmother's way of looking at the world, and Helen’s approach to Distance families relationships, helps me consider different perspectives now that I try to foster the relationship between my children and my parents. I am a distance grandparent and a sociologist. I loved your grandparent book [...] I'm also looking forward to your book about the grandchildren, as the teen years are so hard to maintain connections with from a distance, and so much changes for them in those years. All the best. I loved your Buffet of Questions. There were things I hadn't thought about for years. |
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Helen Ellis's book project, Being a Distance Grandchild, has been awarded a grant. Click here for more information. |
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