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Blend

Written by: Mashonda Tifrere,Alicia Keys - foreword
Narrated by: Mashonda Tifrere,Alicia Keys,Swizz Beatz
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Publisher's Summary

A wise and inspiring guide to creating a happy and healthy blended family by Mashonda Tifrere with contributions from her co-parents - Swizz Beatz and his wife, Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter Alicia Keys.

In January 2010, founder of ArtLeadHer Mashonda Tifrere and music producer Swizz Beatz finalized their divorce. When Swizz married award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, a new dynamic was born - three adults who loved and were deeply committed to raising Mashonda and Swizz's four-year old son Kasseem. In Blend, Tifrere draws on the insights they gained from their journey as well as advice from family therapists, parenting experts, and other blending families, to provide an invaluable resource for blended families. 

Statistics show that one in three Americans is now a step-parent, stepchild, step-sibling or other member of a blended family. The number of first time marriages or romantic relationships that end in divorce or breakups and the high percentage of remarriages and new relationships that involve children demand a unique, life-affirming approach to processing the end of one relationship and the rebirth of a new familial dynamic with the well-being of children at its center. In this book, Tifrere shares intimate details on how she and her co-parents used communication, patience and love to create an environment where they were able to work as a team and all the children involved could thrive. 

Blend will inspire a generation of families.

©2018 Mashonda Tifrere (P)2018 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

"Transformative! A paradigm-shifter for these families who are experiencing divorce or separation, this book shows parents how to reset their egos and enter their hearts. Blend reassures us: there is a way to reconfigure our families post-divorce in a way that is positive and life-affirming." (Dr. Shefali Tsabary, PhD, New York Times best-selling author of The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family)

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I found this great at exposing the feelings that each party can express in this new relationship. The perspectives are real and exposing of ones egos in these situations was refreshing. I enjoyed this book and revealed a wealth of knowledge people can draw from, on both the mail and female angles. I think it’s worth the listen. Covers generational interjections and that power dynamic in passing these values forward which is so important to acknowledge.

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Sister wives - Not worth your time👎

Im on chapter 10 of the book and I have to say that I'm very disappointed. I understand she left out a lot of crucial details for the sake of her son. But you can't help people if your not 💯 percent transparent. If your looking for real advise , look elsewhere👎👎👎

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  • sydney
  • 2018-10-10

This book is a truly a Gift.

I just finished listening to the Blend audio book (completed it in two days), and felt deeply compelled to immediately write a review. I am 7 months pregnant with my first child, confronted with the pending reality of coparenting with my ex. While I wasn't married to my partner, the circumstances of our relationship's end were quite painful, and have felt endlessly triggering. Everyday I find myself working through wounds surrounding abandonment, unworthiness, and not-enoughness.

Learning from Mashonda's experience how these truamas could adversely affect my daughter, made it clear that I must tend to them with delicate patience + persistence. Though challenging work, the peace, love, and authenticity Mashonda exudes let's me know it is well worth it.

After one listen, I know Blend will be my blueprint for cultivating a harmonious family dynamic, predicated on a commitment to self-work + self-care. I'll be investing in a hardcopy so I can highlight, underline, and annotate its many gems.

If you're reading, Mashonda: Thank you for your bravery, candor, and for answering the call to write this book. Blend is truly a gift to the world, and it will heal fractured families today, for the continued benefit of generations to come.

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  • Maggie
  • 2018-11-13

Breathtaking

This book got me into all kind of emotions and I couldn’t stop listening once I started.
Tears fell out my eye as I related to my own life as a child and as a mother of two beautiful girls that are blended family potential.
Thank you Mashonda for being vulnerable and sharing your truth with us.
With this life manual, I pray that I create a loving family for children and everyone involved.
This should be read by everyone because it covers multitude of lessons.
God bless you and your family.

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  • Itsyagirlmc
  • 2023-02-03

great book for coparents struggling!

just wow 🥲 the maturity 👏🏽 I can only pray I can get to this point for my kids too.

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  • Tebza
  • 2022-12-03

Personal story not enough practical advice

Was expecting a well researched and practical guide, and found it short with various accounts of the author’s personal story. Deeply personal and encouraging.

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  • Bianca
  • 2022-06-09

Amazing!!!

So helpful and a great read. It’s a must for any blended family. I can’t say enough!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-05-21

Great read!

This book was easy to listen to and gave practical tips on blending families! There were also examples of real life simple challenges that some people may not think about. Definitely great for a family that is considering blending or for those that already have but need a little guidance!

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  • Krista Kiel
  • 2022-03-12

Amazing

It was wonderful to listen to Mashonda’s serene voice as she shared inspiring, honest, vulnerable & heartfelt guidance.

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  • Courteney McMillan
  • 2021-03-14

Just what I needed..

I absolutely love this book! I’m a newly married bonus Mom and attempting to blend my family has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to encounter. I absolutely hate division and I just feel so alone in this. This book reassured me that I was on the right track.

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  • Lara Wohlgemuth
  • 2021-02-14

Enlightening and hopeful

I now have more hope that my family can successfully blend eventually. I also feel validated that it cannot be forced and boundaries are important. Thank you for setting a good example for all of us.

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  • t s.
  • 2020-11-03

Close to my heart and forever cherished...

I loved this book, a lot. Mashonda has such a soothing and sweet voice, it’s so easy to listen to!
I listened to some parts a few times and would pause to think of my own family and how I can move in a direction lead by only love, with the intention of designing a joyful family unit. There was so much good information in this book, lots of moments I felt called out (in the best way), and I was moved by how beautifully so many families have blended by simply releasing control and moving as a unit. This is a must read for families who must contemplate a new family design, bio and bonus parents alike!