- Hardcover: 326 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press; 1st edition (19 July 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593020073
- ISBN-13: 978-0593020074
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 940,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Abigail Van Buren,
'A dynamic, powerful, hard-hitting book. It offers tremendous hope as well as understanding. It could truly be a lifesaver'
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John Bradshaw, author of Healing the Shame That Binds You
'I consider Susan Forward to be among the foremost therapists of our age'
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you had bullying or controlling or abusive parents this is a MUST!!! It will help you understand the root of every issue or problem or personality trait which has eluded you. YOU MUST BE PREPARED to get angry, cry out loud. Try to give yourself time to read and come to terms with what you learn. I read it on holiday! It will force you to address issues with your parents in order to move on and be a real whole person. Reading this book has been the best and most life changing thing I have ever done-also the most painful.(therapy with someone familiar with the text is to be recommended post read!!!!) All I can say is thankyou Susan !!!!!
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Susan takes you through the process of accepting and trusting what you feel and remember about your childhood to be real, accepting the incredible impact your parents still have on your actions and decision making capabilities, and also urges you to let go of the fantasy that your parents will change and make you all better again. Instead, she shows you specific ways of gaining control of your life and choosing how far your parents will remain the dictating influence in your thought process. I read it cover to cover in 48 hours - just to make sure there were no 'traps' or things I am too afraid to do. There aren't. You are in control, you set the pace, and you don't need to move on to the next stage until you are ready. A must for anyone who feels like they don't know how to be themselves, or even just "be". I'm about to go through it again and sort my life out. No more burying my head, now I'm in control!
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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If the title says it to you - then you know why you should read it.
This book hits the nail on the head. Sometimes it feels too plain, and like a heavy hammer - but that is exactly what it is, it hits right home. We spend so much time trying to find answers, struggling emotionally, blaming ourselves and still hoping that our parents will change. We feel if we could just get things just right, just the way they want them, they'll become that loving parent our inner child longs for. But they won't. And we're not children anymore. We need to raise ourselves up, so we can live our lives and not crumble - in fact, do what they failed to do as parents, and then move on. And here is how.
This book hits the nail on the head. Sometimes it feels too plain, and like a heavy hammer - but that is exactly what it is, it hits right home. We spend so much time trying to find answers, struggling emotionally, blaming ourselves and still hoping that our parents will change. We feel if we could just get things just right, just the way they want them, they'll become that loving parent our inner child longs for. But they won't. And we're not children anymore. We need to raise ourselves up, so we can live our lives and not crumble - in fact, do what they failed to do as parents, and then move on. And here is how.
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A must have if you have toxic parents
Was a bit sceptical about buying this book, but once you start reading you carnt put it down, especially when you relate to the things being said. Read more
Published 3 days ago by pauline
Clear, Sensible and Thorough
I have been thinking about writing this review for some time now. Mrs FORWARD's book has been of enormous help to me in order to deal with a problem that, I feel, is more... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Hamilton
Empowering!
If you are a child of a toxic parent you will find Susan Forward's book "Toxic Parents" both validating and empowering. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Niki Collins-queen, Author
Recommended by my psychiatrist
This is a thought provoking book that makes you look at the ways your parents still have an effect on you as an adult and why they do. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Debs
It's about you!
I bought this book following a recommendation by my counsellor. This book is amazing. It just centres you and makes you feel normal. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Oliveoilcurlz
Toxic Parents
Very helpful and informative book just what my friend needed thank you. Easy to understand.I recommend it to anyone who is being verbally abused by their Mother.
Published 4 months ago by marra
"I am bad and my parents are good."
I read this for someone else, rather than out of my own interest, so my take may be a bit different. Read more
Published 6 months ago by scgc
Toxic Parents
A well written book with plenty of real life examples, giving it relevance to everyday problems. Even if your parents aren't toxic, I guarentee some people in your world will... Read more
Published 6 months ago by katie
Life Changing
I think I have bought 15 copies of this book already, to give as presents to dear friends. I have also recommended it to several people, who have bought or borrowed it from... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Silver Fish
Good guide to asserting your rights and reclaiming your life
The book is primarily intended as a self help guide for adults, who experienced toxic parenting in their childhood, and in this point it suceeds pretty well. Read more
Published 7 months ago by AK
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