Reading Between the Lines
A Parenting Book Club
Finding guidance and connection through shared reading and discussion
Coming Spring 2026
Join parents like you for LIVE virtual meetings to discuss parenting books.
Shift your mindset and expand your toolkit.
FREE EVENT
FOR PARENTS OF TEENS &
YOUNG ADULTS
“I read the book so you don't have to.”
I’ll bring the summary; you’ll provide the discussion.
Wed, April 15, 2026
12-1:30pm PT / 3-4:30pm ET
Virtual - Zoom
Thurs, April 16, 2026
4-5:30pm PT / 7-8:30pm ET
Virtual - Zoom
Available in paperback and Kindle.
“If you’ve pleaded, nagged, and threatened your loved one to seek help for their mental health condition but they never do, then When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment is the book for you. It’s filled with thoughtful and effective strategies to decrease family distress, encourage your loved one to seek help, and, more importantly, to help you live fully even when your loved one will not.”
Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP, codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy,
and coauthor of Digging Out
As we read together, mindshifts happen,
and we take action.
Meet your host, Sarah MacKay
Why did I start the Book Club?
When my daughter’s wilderness therapist assigned me a book to read, I barely made it through the first few chapters before setting it aside. In the middle of a crisis, reading alone felt overwhelming—like one more impossible task. Later in my journey, other books offered some helpful tools, but without support, I was still left trying to sort through everything on my own.
I started this book club so parents don’t have to struggle on their own. We read and reflect together, share wisdom, and problem-solve as a community. It’s a place for company on the parenting journey—where we can both commiserate and take practical steps toward real change with our complicated kids.
FAQs
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Don’t worry if life happened and you didn’t do the reading. Come to the LIVE session. You’ll still get a lot out of the discussion. And you can always watch Sarah’s video summary afterwards.
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No, you will need to purchase a copy of the book. If possible, order your book before the first meeting of the book club
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Sorry, the Book Club is for parents only. Partners can join at a reduced rate. Contact Sarah for details.
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We record meetings for internal use only. To protect members’ confidentiality, we do not make recordings available. However, Sarah makes separate short recordings after each meeting in case you miss the LIVE book club meeting. She summarizes key points from the discussion and the chapters.
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YES, please do. Creating community is an important part of our process together. We’re not just discussing the book: we’re sharing our stories, supporting each other, and setting intentions. Feel free to turn your camera off during short breaks or if you need to grab a cup of tea.