Letting Them Go is a handbook designed to help parents reflect on some of the issues that come up as children grow up and move home. The expectations, rather tellingly, that the child will be going to university, or rather’ college' since it is an American book. Veerman uses psychology and theology as well as stories and personal reflections to gently prompt the parent towards a healthy acceptance of the loss and the new life this moment brings. As well as sage advice Veerman offers pointers on how to pray through the situation. Not a book for every parent perhaps, but those who like to read spiritual self help books will find this a sympathetic read with quiet challenges to be a better parent of adults.