Caplan, Mariana, When Holidays Are Hell. . .!: A Guide to Surviving Family Gatherings, Hohm Press, 1997.

In this comprehensive guide, Caplan examines the advantages and disadvantages of visiting relatives during the holidays and explores—from the viewpoints of both adults and children—the many negative situations that can occur during these times of heightened stress.

Crohn, Joel, Mixed Matches: How to Create Successful Interracial, Interethnic, and Interfaith Relationships, Fawcett Books, 1995.

Crohn, a psychotherapist, uses several case studies to demonstrate the trends and unique challenges faced in interracial, interethnic, and interfaith relationships. Although this book is primarily intended as a guidebook for couples in these situations, it does draw on research to discuss these relationships, so it also serves as a good general resource for anybody interested in learning more about this timely topic.

Guldner, Gregory, Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide, Fawcett Books, 1995.

This book examines...