Mothers on trial the battle for children and custody second edition second edition mothers on trial the battle for children and custody second edition second edition by phyllis chesler author 43 out of 5 stars 51 ratings isbn 13 978 1556529993 isbn 10 9781556529993. Mothers on trial the battle for children and custody edition 2 ebook written by phyllis chesler read this book using google play books app on your pc android ios devices download for offline reading highlight bookmark or take notes while you read mothers on trial the battle for children and custody edition 2. Mothers on trial the battle for children and custody user review kirkus an unblinking look at gender bias in child custody battles fathers rights advocates have picketed her lectures but chesler psychology womens studies cuny womans inhumanity to woman 2009 etc . The preponderance of evidence suggests that they are as chesler amply illustrates mothers are measured against an ideal and can always be found wanting in some respect fathers who have neglected molested kidnapped beaten and brainwashed their children are nonetheless awarded custody over the claims of the women who have been their primary often sole nurturers for years. Completely updated and revised for the twenty first century mothers on trial remains the bible for all women facing a custody battle as well as the lawyers psychologists and others who support them this landmark book was the first to break the false stereotype about mothers getting preferential treatment over fathers when it comes to custody