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Trapped in the Mirror [Paperback]

Claire Golomb (Author)
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Looks at the psychological problems of individuals who were raised by narcissistic parents, and tells how to get rid of the false images they imposed.
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It has been said that narcissism is a common condition of modern society, that in the past there were narcissists but never in such profusion. Read the first page
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good 29 Mar 1999
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The first couple of chapters of this book are truly breathtaking, especially if you are a child of narcissists and didn't yet know that the particular type of abuse you suffered had a name. A friend of mine recommended this book to me a year ago, with the promise that it would "change my life." It has not disappointed. However, I felt the book rattled on a bit and got too autobiographical towards the end. In fact, there was something almost--dare I say--narcissistic about how often the author would remind the reader of how important it was to her personally to be writing this book. An immensely helpful book, but readers would be better advised to use the book as a complement to therapy, rather than a substitute for it.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars begins better than it ends 29 Dec 1998
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At first I found this book immensely clarifying in its description of narcissism and its effects--as described in the various "cases." Ultimately, however, I did not find the chapters promising help to be especially helpful; there are more case studies in a briefer format and Golomb's own background interjected repeatedly. While descriptively helpful, there was, for me, a sense of frustration with the dramatic language and the obvious anger in the text. I expected more hopefulness, and its lack was distressing. Still, I think the book has much to teach and is well worth the time. It rings true to my own experience.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tells it like it is and like it was. 14 Aug 1999
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After many painful years in therapy, I am free from the devastating effects of being the child of a narcissistic mother. This book is full of the truths which can be so difficult to explain to others. I didn't love it totally, but there is so much truth and insight, it deserves a reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars trapped in the mirror
Hi Many thanks for a good quality good priced book, however it did take a long time to arrive but worth it when it did thanks
Published 2 months ago by sparkle
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
I have read many self help books back in the day and benefited not one bit. They were made just to make money, you could smell the intentions of the authors from the pages. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Aysa Astat
2.0 out of 5 stars Warning: may cause drowsiness
I seriously had to pinch myself to stay awake during this book as the writer went on needlesly about how she felt. I lost count how many times the word 'I' was used. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Gooderidge
1.0 out of 5 stars Painful, and not in a good way.
If you have narcissistic or borderline parents in your life, and are looking for some valuable insight -- please, look elsewhere. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2010 by J. Crandall
4.0 out of 5 stars increases understanding and compassion for self and others
Reading this book was both a relief and very churning. To read about some aspects of my personality so exactly, and to be shown their probable causes, was such so helpful yet... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Customer, UK
3.0 out of 5 stars Powerful but patchy
I read the other reviews before reading this book. During the first half, I wondered what everyone was talking about as it seemed to give a very powerful explanation and... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by Doc Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a must read
This was the first self-help book I ever read, and before that point I never prised the term 'self-help' to either appeal, or even to apply to me. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by Steph
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Work
This book is one that really gets to the heart of the problems and difficulties children of narcissists face. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by Susan W
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Search of Self
Elan Golomb's "Trapped in the Mirror" revealed the narcissism in the intrafamily relationships and struggle for self. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2007 by Zadius Sky
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
This book has helped me to understand what is going on with myself more than any other book so far.

You will be surprised about how narcissists behave and how they can... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2007 by Lynne Grey
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