Sheila Ellison

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Sheila Ellison is an American author and a speaker on issues relating to parenting and relationships. [1]

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Biography

Ellison appeared on CBS News in 2002 as a relationship consultant. [2] In the same year, her book, The Courage to Love Again, was favorably reviewed by Publishers Weekly . [3]

Publications

Activity and child-rearing books

Self-help and relationship books

As editor

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References

  1. Knight, Heather (12 May 2000). "COMING FULL CIRCLE / Portola Valley mother uses lessons from her own divorce to help others get through the ordeal". Sfgate.com. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. Neal, Rome (November 7, 2002). "Dating After The Divorce". CBS / The Early Show. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  3. Gold, Sarah F.; Rotella, Mark; Scharf, Lynn; Zaleski, Jeff; Scharf, Michael (10 June 2002). "Nonfiction Notes" . Publishers Weekly. 249 (23): 55. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  4. Rosen, Ellen (February 4, 1996). "What to do on snow days". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. Gannett News Service. p. 3E. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
  5. Collins, Myrna (December 27, 1997). "Cookbooks satisfy kids/parents". Marshfield News-Herald. Marshfield, Wisconsin. Thomson News Service. p. 4D. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
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