The book "Families and Family Therapy" is undoubtedly the most important work in the field of family therapy. It is a landmark handbook that will greatly facilitate the work of the teacher of family therapy and theory, as well as being an excellent resource for the student training in family therapy; it is a book that will reward them on many levels.

In this accessible and engaging book, Minuchin has connected the most complex theoretical approaches, presenting them in a simple and direct manner through various examples, thus achieving a creative synthesis.

According to critic Robert A. Ravich, this work is a milestone in the field of family therapy, perhaps for another generation:

"Minuchin has been recognized as a bold innovator, an exceptional clinician, and an outstanding teacher. In this wonderful book, he has managed to capture all of his theoretical background and experience. It is an essential handbook for anyone seriously interested in family therapy."