It's as if the author lived in my house with my Narcissistic mother as I was growing up. The traits of a Narcissist were explained well. I gained a thorough understanding of the dysfunctional behavior of a Narcissist and finally came to realize that I am not the complete failure she made me believe I am. It gave me the ability to put a stop to the abusive behavior. I am now able to recognize when I am being manipulated and able to refuse to play into the dysfunctional dynamic any longer. I wish this book had been available to me 50 years ago. The choices I made through the years and the outcome of those choices would have been so much better. But, I am glad it isn't too late for me. I am also able to recognize Narcissistic behavior in others and not get sucked into another dysfunctional relationship. The examples used by the author are plentiful. It is easy to read and not textbook in nature. The healing process is explained well and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book and have shared it with others who agree it was beneficial. Read full review
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As the daughter of a narcissistic mother, I have struggled all of my life with self esteem, confidence, relationships, and even my own abilities as a parent. This book helped me realize what I really went through as a child and the damaging effects that had been left. This book is amazingly written and the author speaks from personal experience making it that much easier for her to relate to you. I would recommend this book to anyone who grew up with a mother like this. It will help you understand yourself better and help you understand your mother better as well.
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I was raised by a mother how had kids to have someone to love her. This book has been amazing to me. I have recommended to my daughter in law that I see battling alot of the issue that I have read about in the book. I am in the healing stages of the book. Not missing a page. I have found so many things that would have helped when my mom was alive. My daughter in law has the opportunity to achieve this if she will just stick with it. She has a problem with finishing tasks. So, I purchased this book for her. And she has seen a difference in me. I have talked about the journey. So I pray that she will read it. Thank you
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Years of struggling to understand and move forward. This book summed it all up as if author was living my life right there with me. Helped me like nothing else has. Highly recommend.
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The author is very thorough with the information she provides. So thorough that reading, for me, was a bit painful as I am a child of a narcissistic mother. I never knew what to call my growing up situation but this book covers and explains perfectly!
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