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Modern Family

Author : Marc Freeman
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1250260035

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An oral history, with the full participation of cast and crew, of one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. Since premiering in 2009, the groundbreaking television sitcom Modern Family has garnered tens of millions of devoted fans, earning 75 Emmy nominations and 22 Emmy Awards, including five in a row for Outstanding Comedy Series (one of only two sitcoms to ever achieve that feat). Professors have written about it. Psychologists have lectured on it. Leading publications, such as The New York Times and Washington Post, have explained their love for it. With funny, heartfelt and relatable stories about family, Modern Family has gained a worldwide following of hundreds of millions of viewers in countries as diverse as England, Israel, The Netherlands, Germany, and South Africa. As much as people love the show, few know the stories behind it. How did a kernel of an idea by Emmy-winning writers Steve Levitan and Chris Lloyd morph into a television juggernaut? Where did they find the cast? How did they come up with story ideas and film favorite episodes? What went on behind the scenes? Up until now, there have been individual stories and interviews about the show, but nothing comprehensive that captures the complete story of the series. Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms is the only major book ever written that explores this show as told by those who created it. More than seventy people, including the entire cast, crew, and creators, detail the full history of this iconic sitcom. The cast recalls their memories of the trials and tribulations of casting. They share their impressions from the first table read through the last light turning out. Writers, directors, and performers walk readers through storylines, production and favorite episodes. Guest stars such as Elizabeth Banks, Josh Gad, Adam Devine, Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane recall their appearances on the show while others recount their experiences working with Kevin Hart, Barbara Streisand, Ed Norton and more. Readers get to go behind the scenes and experience the show like never before, including personal photos. They’ll also discover the never-told fallout and divorce of the two showrunners, making the show two separate series blended into one. Even people unfamiliar with the show will gain deep insight into what it takes to put a series on television. Typically, oral histories come out as retrospectives, based entirely on recall. This one will have the benefit of having the ending occur in real-time. From script development to final season (the upcoming 11th season will be the show's last) readers will get a glimpse of the cast’s relationships with each other and the emotions attached to saying goodbye to the best and longest-running workplace many of them expect to ever experience. Much like the series itself, this book shares a story of family, of conflict and collaboration, that went into this timeless, groundbreaking series.

Modern Families

Author : Susan Golombok
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781107055582

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This book provides an expert view of research on parenting and child development in new family forms.

A Modern Family

Author : Helga Flatland
Publisher : Orenda Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781912374465

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A family holiday creates unexpected drama when Liv, Ellen and Håkon's elderly parents announce their decision to divorce. The Norwegian Anne Tyler makes her English debut in a beautiful, insightful and perceptive novel. ***Winner of the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize*** ___________________ 'The most beautiful, elegant writing I've read in a long time. If you love Anne Tyler, you will ADORE this' Joanna Cannon 'A thoughtful and reflective novel about parents, siblings and the complex – and often challenging – ties that bind them' Hannah Beckerman, Observer 'I absolutely loved its quiet, insightful generosity' Claire King ___________________ When Liv, Ellen and Håkon, along with their partners and children, arrive in Rome to celebrate their father's seventieth birthday, a quiet earthquake occurs: their parents have decided to divorce. Shocked and disbelieving, the siblings try to come to terms with their parents' decision as it echoes through the homes they have built for themselves, and forces them to reconstruct the shared narrative of their childhood and family history. A bittersweet novel of regret, relationships and rare insights, A Modern Family encourages us to look at the people closest to us a little more carefully, and ultimately reveals that it's never too late for change... ___________________ 'The author has been dubbed the Norwegian Anne Tyler and for good reason. Three generations of a family head on a holiday to Italy to celebrate patriarch Sverre's 70th birthday – but he and his wife have life-changing news to share. If you love books about dysfunctional families, you'll love this' Good Housekeeping 'As they rebuild their childhood memories, it's telling that their perceptions of themselves and their family relationships are so dramatically different. In quiet prose, Helga Flatland writes with elegance and subtle humour to produce a shrewd and insightful examination of the psychology of family and of loss' Daily Express 'I love the sophistication, directness and tenderness of this book' Claire Dyer 'So perceptive and clever' Rónán Hession 'This is a super exploration of families that I'd urge you to read for the subtle prose, with well defined characters and a strong storyline' Sheila O'Reilly 'It is the most satisfying book that I've read in a long time, and the most clear-eyed, honest, yet sympathetic examination of relationships that I have ever read. The subtlety with which she portrays the inconsistencies between how the characters see each other versus how they see themselves is masterful' Sara Taylor 'Reading Helga Flatland's A Modern Family is like watching the sun rise on a cloudy horizon; light whispers and dances and breaks over the clouds. Layers of deliciously cumulative insight – a moving and exquisite read' Shelan Rodger 'A beautifully written novel, bittersweet, moving and poignant ... a wise novel of great insight' New Books Magazine 'Flatland has the gift that I most often covert in the work of other writers: the ability to make everyday events compelling ... an utterly compelling and satisfying read. It reminds us how full and rich life is, how the quietest existence can brim with urgency and drama' Ann Morgan 'A novel that prods and provokes ... fascinating, incredibly profound, yet somehow tender, this really does encourage an exploration of a modern family' LoveReading

The Modern Family Cookbook

Author : Modern Family
Publisher : Liberty Street
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780848747176

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From the hit television phenomenon Modern Family comes an unconventional cookbook that invites you into the kitchen with the quirky characters you know and love.

Packed with more than 100 crowdpleasing recipes, The Modern Family Cookbook is a must-have for every fan's kitchen shelf.
From "Cam's Country-Comes-to-Town Farmhouse Breakfast" and the "Dunphy's Failsafe Roast Chicken" to "Manny's Spectacular Tiramisu," these delicious dishes celebrate the crazy chaos of the family table. Expertly tested recipes are appropriate for cooks of all ages, while colorful food photography and show stills make the book as fun to flip through as it is to cook from.

Of course, family meals aren't just about the food. The Modern Family Cookbook also highlights some of the show's best laugh-out-loud moments with guides, quizzes, lists, and special features. Find out whether you're a parent or a peer-ent, peruse Lily's diva tips, and swoon over Manny's love poems. Ever wondered what it looks like inside Phil's brain? Open this book to find out.

The Modern Family Cookbook is a reminder that you that no matter how crazy family can be, they are still the people you have to feed and sit with around a table. Come for the food, stay for the fun.

Modern Family

Author : Writers of Modern Family,
Publisher : Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1401324754

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The Hilarious New Book by the Writers of the Emmy-winning Hit Show Modern Family Every week, the families of Modern Family have something to learn. Sometimes it's a lesson about parenting. Other times, it's about surviving marriage--or getting along with the dreaded in-laws. But no matter what, the Pritchetts always find a fresh and incredibly funny way to teach us a little bit about life and love along the way. Now, America's most beloved family has finally opened up their albums and shared some of their favorite quotes, photos, and memories for us to enjoy all over again. Touching on everything from motherhood and teenagers to siblings, school, and love, Modern Family: Wit and Wisdom from America's Favorite Family features some of the funniest lines from the show, including: Claire: Look at them: A minute ago they were babies, and now they're driving, and soon we'll all be dead. Phil: I called the florist and ordered one dozen Mylar balloons. Good luck staying mad, honey. Gloria: I'm Colombian. I know a fake crime scene when I see one. Jay: She's my daughter. You're my wife. Let's remember what's important here: There's a football game on. Mitchell: It's Cameron's turn to be out in the world, interacting with grown-ups while I get to stay at home and plot the death of Dora the Explorer. With exclusive chapter introductions by each family member, this book will leave the show's millions of fans laughing out loud at--and falling even more in love with--the funniest family on television. Created by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, Modern Family is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows on television. The show's writers and actors have won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, as well as awards from the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild of America. The Pritchett family has won a few trophies here and there, but Mitchell destroyed them all in a fit of jealous rage.

A Modern Family

Author : Socrates Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Dysfunctional families
ISBN : 0957549709

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Television's most popular car show presenter lives his life in the shadow of his career and his persona. He has the perfect job. He doesn't have the perfect family. The presenter views his family from the outside and watches as they slowly disintegrate in front of him, unable to control anything that is not scripted.

Faith and the Modern Family

Author : Craig Jutila
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441266477

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Today's families are big on commitment but short on time. We are inundated with enticing technology, an abundance of activities, and too many events to count. There doesn't seem to be much family time left, does there? With our schedules overflowing and anxiety weighing us down, how do we find family balance and connect with each other? How do we raise healthy families in the midst of our modern world? In Faith and the Modern Family, Craig Jutila offers sound advice for today's modern family and today's modern parents! Craig will guide you through the steps of setting a healthy life pace for your family, including setting priorities, modeling the behavior you want from your children, and planning for your family's future. Also included are downloadable resources--such as "Four Steps on Your Faith Journey" and "Rules for Maintaining a Healthy Social Media Account"--that you can use again and again. With faith and some expert advice, you can stay connected to your modern family in a healthy way!

Modern Families

Author : Joshua Gamson
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781479842469

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The kinds of families we see today are different than they were even a decade ago as paths to parenthood have been rejiggered by technology, activism, and law. Gamson brings us extraordinary family creation tales that illuminate this changing world of contemporary kinship. He tells a variety of unconventional family-creation tales-- adoption and assisted reproduction, gay and straight parents, coupled and single, and multi-parent families-- set against the social, legal, and economic contexts in which they were made.

Modern Family Mad Libs

Author : Pieta Pemberton
Publisher : Mad Libs
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780843183078

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Modern Family Mad Libs features 21 laugh-out-loud funny stories for you and your family to play together, based on the hit ABC television series.

Phil's-Osophy

Author : Phil Dunphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320228151

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From the hit series Modern Family, all Phils words of wisdom from the book , Phil's-osophy

The Modern Family

Author : Robert Francis Winch
Publisher : Holt McDougal
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Families
ISBN : UCAL:B3912289

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Psychoanalysis, Fatherhood, and the Modern Family

Author : Liliane Weissberg
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030821241

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Psychoanalysis, Fatherhood, and the Modern Family by Liliane Weissberg Pdf

To what extent are the concepts of fatherhood and family, as proposed by Sigmund Freud, still valid? Psychoanalysis, Fatherhood, and the Modern Family traces the development of Freud’s theory of the Oedipus complex and discusses his ideas in the context of recent psychoanalytic work, new sociological data, and theoretical explorations on gender and diversity. Contributors include representatives from many academic disciplines, as well as practicing psychoanalysts who reflect on their experience with patients. Their exciting essays break new ground in defining who a father is—and what a father may be.

Making Modern Family

Author : Edward Shorter
Publisher : New York : Basic Books
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1977-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015004790732

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This rich and absorbing book, artfully combines new historical informations about birth rates, illegitimacy, family size, health, and education with eyewitness accounts from the past by doctors, priests, and local officials - and by doing helps us to see as well as to understand all the significant changes in the relations between husbands and wives, parents and children, over the three centirues.

Modern Family

Author : Writers of Modern Family Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Families
ISBN : 0732296684

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Fans of Channel 10's hit MODERN FAMILY - the No.1 TV show in Australia with 1.1 million consistent viewers - rejoice The Pritchetts and Dunphys have got together to share their favourite moments and lessons to learn from and laugh about ...Every week, the characters on MODERN FAMILY have something to learn. And no matter the lesson, they always find a fresh and incredibly funny way to teach us a little bit about life and love as well. Now, America's most beloved family has finally opened up their albums to share some of their favourite photos and memories for us to enjoy all over again. Touching on everything from motherhood and teenagers to siblings, school, and love, MODERN FAMILY: WIT AND WISDOMS FROM AMERICA'S FAVOURITE FAMILY features some of the funniest lines from the show including: Claire: Look at them: a minute ago they were babies, and now they're driving, and soon we'll all be dead. Phil: I called the florist and ordered one dozen Mylar balloons. Good luck staying mad, honey. Gloria: I'm Columbian. I know a fake crime scene when I see one. Jay: She's my daughter. You're my wife. Let's remember what's important here: there's a football game on.Mitchell: It's Cameron's turn to be out in the world, interacting with grown-ups while I get to stay at home and plot the death of Dora the Explorer. With exclusive chapter introductions by each family member, this book will leave the show's millions of fans laughing out loud at - and falling even more in love with - the funniest family on television.

Writing the Modern Family

Author : Roberta Garrett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781786605191

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Although a large body of work has emerged which addresses neoliberal representations of the family in other cultural forms (such as parenting advice programmes) little has been written specifically on the family and contemporary literature. This book examines the growing body of autobiographical and fictional writing on family and parenting issues in Anglo-American culture from the late 1990s to the present day. The book looks closely at six distinct genres which have arisen during this time frame: the misery memoir, the mum’s lit popular novel, the maternal confessional, ‘dads’ lit, the dysfunctional domestic novel and the family noir. Writing the Modern Family will examine the way these burgeoning areas of British and American writing respond to a neoliberal public discourse in which a ‘parenting deficit’ rather than economic and structural disadvantage, is responsible for increasing inequality in child welfare and achievement. In evaluating these forms and their relationship to neoliberal culture, the book will also consider the complex interrelationship between these genres.