Brilliant discussion of childhood brokenness' effects years later
My therapist told me to get this and I did. Illuminates the effects of childhood trauma with our parents on our own dysfunction in adulthood. It is true to life due to the writer/therapist talking of her own experience with exactly that, and not being based on the 'easy and cheap' vehicle of getting college degree in psychology and setting up practice based on merely intellectual memorization. This is the real deal.
The title is a bit misleading, not being 'gifted' as high IQ, but as having the gift of seeing ourselves as broken and starting the path of healing. Anyone can be gifted by seeing ourselves as we are, not in denial or delusion.
I love this book! It really maps out the true reason behind so many of our life struggles. As with any discerning reader, I do not agree with every single word, however the message is strongly received and experienced. I definitely recommend this to anyone who actually wants to dig deep and find their true self through legitimate self work. I also caution readers that although this book seems to place "blame" in simple terms, it is recommended or suggested that you do not get caught up in the blame game and use this information to feel, grow and heal from.
Parents absolutely have a responsibility in this, but ultimately it is always up to us to decide to move forward or to sit in bottled up emotions.
Happy reading!