Testimonials For "How To Become A Better Grandparent"

“This book is written in a warm and friendly style that is easily understood and a pleasure to read. I know my head was nodding “yes” as I read its secrets. It brought smiles and tears and lessons to be lived each day, simple concepts that are deep in thought, filled with love and easy to understand. It became an inspiration to me and moved me to reconnect with my oldest granddaughter who was made to suffer due to divorce. Now because of it we are in continuous contact, so THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.”
–Alan Zusman Four Grandchildren


“How To Become A Better Grandparent offers many suggestions on how to deepen relationships, not only between grandparents and grandchildren, but between parents and children. It presents a blueprint for cementing the bonds between the generations. It will inspire grandparents and through them, grandchildren to become a happier, closer family unit.”
–Millie Madoff Six Grandchildren


“This book will touch every reader. It will capture them in some way, and allow them to take away an idea that they find meaningful and want to apply to their life. Positive energy radiates outward from this book to the world. It’s like a small pebble tossed into a still lake, the love it shares ripples throughout.”
–Karey Basche Two Granddaughters


“I thoroughly enjoyed this book for its content and style. The warmth and sincerity that flows through its pages made it a delight to read. The basics of giving TIME and LOVE flow through all the secrets. With those two attributes as paramount the utilization of any part of any secret will be beneficial.”
– Marie Kausen Nine Grandchildren Three Great Grandchildren
“They’re all great.”

“If only you could know how this book has touched my life. Long ago our daughter became distant and kept her two teenage children from us. Recently I got a surprise, when one of these grandchildren, our grandson wrote me a letter and invited us to his graduation. That same week I received a copy of this book and finished it that day. The next day I wrote my daughter a letter and used Secrets Numbers One and Two. She called me after she received my letter and we opened up a dialogue and are now back on speaking terms.”
– Jamie Lanfried Seven Grandchildren

“It is hard to slow down in this fast-paced world, and the easy style of writing in How To Become A Better Grandparent gives us the chance to stop and smell the roses. The impact from the secrets it shares with our grandchildren is more than one can imagine.”
–Dr. Frank Enriquez Eight Grandchildren
“With one on the way.”


“This book is very personal and well worth the effort to read. It brings into focus the important ideas of paying attention, being creative, and making certain you spend as much quality time as possible with the grandkids.”
–Stan Levine Four Granddaughters

“This book is simply written and is a beautiful read. It will bring smiles, tears and regrets, but most importantly a reminder of what is most important in life – the sharing of love and the reward of giving it. It is written in a “homey” style, which I believe is important in this very fast and technical world we live in. Its communication of values takes depth and understanding that “texting” and abbreviations overlook.”
–Alan Zusman Four Grandchildren

“This book is all about the giving of one heart to another… the sharing of one life for another… the teaching of one generation to another. I love its Secrets! Thank you!”
–Gloria Shiraki Four Grandchildren

“This book has made a strong connection with me and was indeed a joy to read. Today many children grow up with little contact from Grandma and Grandpa. This book seeks to change that trend in America by arming Grandparents with the tools they can use to nurture and love each grandchild in a unique and special way. The world needs more of Ed McGrath’s sage-like wisdom. Wisdom gleaned from the trenches so to speak. Because of his writing style, his books are fun to read and his secrets are easy to implement into your lifestyle.”
–Bob Basche Two Granddaughters

“This book is a thought provoking and wonderful read for all grandparents. Thank you for the new ideas! You reinforced lots of my own, plus gave me new ones to consider. I especially enjoyed those “secrets” dealing with Tradition. Love the pictures. Love the stories.”
–Lulu Bryant Two Grandchildren

“I enjoyed reading How To Become A Better Grandparent and particularly liked the authors folksy style and home spun advice. A Psychologist's take on being a grandparent would never have worked. Many of the author’s secrets are innate, but I enjoyed the elaboration of each of them, and I will recommend the book to my grand-parenting friends."
–Dr. Richard Goldin Two Grandchildren

“Grandparents everywhere can benefit from this book as can their children. Throughout the world today, the secrets that are shared by the author are all too often over looked or forgotten which is why this book is an important read and remember.”
–Bernice Colton One Granddaughter
“One beautiful girl.”

“This book offers many suggestions on how to deepen relationships not only between grandparents and grandchildren but between parents and children. It is a guide on how to focus on the larger picture and presents a blueprint for cementing the bonds between generations. It is interesting in its meticulous attention to the smallest detail in an effort to assist grandparents in becoming the best that they can be.”
–Milli Madoff Six Grandchildren
“Grandchildren are icing on the cake.”


“Wonderful book. Love is felt throughout. Can’t wait to buy several copies, one for each of my children who have grandchildren.”
–Mona Jay Lum
Ten Grandchildren Nine Great Grandchildren

“This book is a very easy read. It is laid out simply and the personal photos reinforce the bonds the author creates with each secret he shares. Wonderful ideas. Very informative.”
–Kathy Umemoto Three Grandchildren

“Although I am a new grandparent, reading this book gave me many ideas that my mother never used with my children as well as others that I would have never thought of. Thank you Mr. McGrath for your advice.”
–Margaret Pinkney One Granddaughter

“Great Book: great reference. Many can benefit from the secrets shared. Revisiting this book once in a while will empower grandparents with new ideas to build deeper relationships. I plan to reference a chapter at a time and build from there.”
–Terry Wheeler Two Grandchildren

“This is a must read guide book for all grandparents and was so interesting that we could not put the book down. As new grandparents, it was literally an answer to our prayers. The things that we liked most were that the secrets are based on the author’s actual experiences. His advice and the way he chose his words were simple and yet articulate. Therefore it made the book a joy to read.”
–Johnny & Jean de los Santos Two Grandchildren