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by Susan Forward (Author), Craig Buck (Collaborator)
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'A dynamic, powerful, hard-hitting book. It offers tremendous hope as well as understanding. It could truly be a lifesaver'

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'I consider Susan Forward to be among the foremost therapists of our age'

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5.0 out of 5 stars life changing., 24 Jul 2003
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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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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best sraight talking advice I've had outside therapy, 31 Jul 2003
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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!
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Hard Hitting Ground Breaking Book..., 3 Jan 2004
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A hard hitting ground breaking self-help book where ultimately you confront your parents. As a committed Christian confrontation is not the way for me so I followed her idea of how to confront a dying or dead parent. It was amazing. Susan's frankness could really turn your life around. She has an iron fist in a velvet glove approach to the truth of your life-style of defeat, distress or anger. Toxic Parents is an easy read, no highbrow waffle, yet in NO WAY trivial. I just had to get on here and recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A life saver
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life
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5.0 out of 5 stars WHERE HAS THIS BOOK BEEN ALL MY LIFE?
I've been through counselling, self-help, therapy, the whole deal. While therapy is the single most important factor behind my healing (which is ongoing), this book is maybe, just... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars desperate to get control of my life
I ordered this book when i reached breaking point. Unlike other self-help books it wasn't too Americanized and gave plenty of examples of men and women who couldn't cope due to... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible life-changing read
This book is just incredible. For the first time I felt valued and acknowledged. I have read this book twice now and the impact was greater the second time because I finally got... Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by Emily Dickinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Toxic Parents, Susan Forward - Just brilliant.
This is just a superb book, which is separated in to two parts. Every chapter is brilliantly written, dealing with a range of issues (physical, emotional and sexual abuse) and... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2004 by D. Ellis

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enlightning
I first came across this book about 8 years ago when a friend thrust it into my hands. It certainly explained a thing or two about my OWN behaviour. Excellent for all!
Published on 12 Sep 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I'd had this information years ago!
Aptly titled,this book is invaluable for any adult who still feels they are treated as a child by their parents. Read more
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