Functional Families: As I See It by debut author Antar Anger is not your usual parenting book, and that’s exactly the point.
With decades of thought, observation, and emotional labor behind her, ANN of BO (writing as Antar Anger) offers something more profound than tips or tricks. She offers perspective.
Through ten deeply resonant chapters, each crafted as a standalone short story, Anger unpacks the quiet tensions of everyday family life. The book moves beyond surface-level “shoulds” to examine the heart of why we behave the way we do. Why do we struggle to be emotionally available? Why is anger still the most misunderstood guest at the family table? What does accountability look like when raising the next generation?
Drawing from her immersive experience working with families, educators, and therapists, Anger has crafted a book that feels at once personal and universal.
Whether you are a parent seeking to raise children with empathy, a teacher navigating diverse family dynamics, or a young adult confronting your upbringing, Functional Families meets you where you are.
Published by Verses Kindler Publication, the book is part creative nonfiction, part emotional toolkit. It doesn’t claim to have all the answers, rather, it asks the right questions.
“This book is for those willing to look inward,” says Antar. “Those who are tired of parenting with guilt or confusion, and are ready to shift into conscious connection.”
The narratives include everything from classroom meltdowns and kitchen table debates to quiet reflections on grief, love, and legacy. And woven through it all is a powerful undercurrent of hope: that it is never too late to do better, to love better, to lead better.
As emotional literacy becomes more important in the world of education, mental health, and social development, Functional Families: As I See It stands as a timely and transformative resource.
Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F51VYSFV
