Nonfiction

The Way They Were

Random House, 2005

How to deal with your parents’ divorce when you’re not a kid anymore.

As the divorce rate soars among the baby-boomer generation, more and more people in their twenties and thirties are being faced with the divorce of their parents, and few resources exist to help them cope with their unique circumstances.

Says Publisher’s Weekly starred review: “With much empathy and little jargon (she’s talked to therapists but she’s not one herself), Foster discusses the process of adjusting to parental divorce, detailing the challenges of each stage-how to set boundaries on parental ranting, quit trying to make everyone happy, deal with the inevitable stepparent, etc.-with a summary of main points at each chapter’s end. Given the paucity of books on this subject, Foster’s helpful, down-to-earth approach should result in solid sales.”

For Goodness Sex

Harper Collins, 2014

In a collaboration with sex ed teacher Al Vernacchio, Foster published a modern handbook for talking about sex with kids. Kirkus Reviews says: “By the time Vernacchio’s students finish his sexuality and society class, they are ‘confident, open, and more secure in themselves, and they know their values.’ Readers will feel the same way after finishing this book. An engaging, much-needed new approach to teaching children about the human sexual experience.”

Publisher’s Weekly gives the book  starred review: “Vernacchio’s no-blame, no-shame approach will inspire parents to drop their fears, judgments, and inhibitions in order to help their kids navigate the teen years.”