<p>Becoming a grandmother is both exciting and challenging.</p><p>In Celebrating Grandmothers 27 women describe - in their own words - how they responded to the many pleasures and demands of this role. They also explore how it changed both their view of themselves and the texture of their lives.<br><br>How did you feel holding your first grandchild? Does your time with the grandchildren fly by? Is there a new depth in your family relationships? These stories will speak to you.<br><br>Frequently recommended as an original present for a new grandmother.<br><br>Confirms in a direct and delightful way just how special the grandmother-grandchild relationship is...Very interesting and heart-warming.- Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall author of The Good Granny Guide<br><br>'A fascinating analysis of what it feels like to be a grandmother today - from the joy and fulfilment to the disappointments and anxieties' - Virginia Ironside agony aunt and novelist</p>