Families are Forever: Communication is the first book in a trilogy. It focuses on communication, relationships and feelings/values of normal, healthy American families. The goal is to help family members become the best that they can be. The book describes the extended family of the 21st century and provides recipes on what one might do to have the best family experience. Endorsements "Families are Forever: Communication puts self-improvement in the reader's hands, a very helpful tool for therapists and clients to better family relationships. It is a simple read with concrete ideas for self-improvement." - Dr. Dennis Cropper, Ph.D., Lexington, Virginia "I have read much of the book Families are Forever: Communication and I have found useful information in each chapter! I am very aware now that how I say what I say determines what others hear. I raise my glass to better communication!" - Bethany, Narrows, Virginia "Families are Forever: Communication focus will encourage and support the strength of all family members. The book's attention to families with adult children is a perspective hard to find elsewhere, outside of conversation with one's cohorts. Its examples and suggestions will be meaningful to everyone who reads the book." - Jenny McNeely, MSW, Tallahassee, Florida "Dr. Cogswell uses his experience and education to provide useful and practical knowledge to improve our communication skills within our families." - Susan, Christiansburg, Virginia About the Author Dennis R. Cogswell, MSW, Ed.D., has spent four decades working with families and training family counseling professionals in Virginia. His own extended family convinced him that Families are Forever and are always changing. Dr. Cogswell shares what he has learned about communication, feelings and values, family relationships and how to increase the success of 21st Century American couples and families. Publisher's website: http://sbprabooks.com/DennisRCogswell Author's websites: http://www.theFamilyForever.com and http://www.SquireBinForever.com