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144 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786743612
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication date: 15 December 2008
For readers seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a path to healing from childhood trauma, The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller offers a profound and life-changing exploration of the lasting impact of childhood experiences on adult emotions and relationships.
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This bestselling book examines childhood trauma and the enduring effects it has on an individual's management of repressed anger and pain. Why are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and pr...
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Moods
reflective 71%
emotional 42%
challenging 38%
inspiring 18%
sad 16%
hopeful 13%
dark 12%
tense 6%
Pace
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slow 24%
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Child abuse, Emotional abuse, AbandonmentModerate
Sexual assault, Addiction, Mental illnessMinor
Alcoholism, Cancer, Death144 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786743612
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication date: 15 December 2008
For readers seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a path to healing from childhood trauma, The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller offers a profound and life-changing exploration of the lasting impact of childhood experiences on adult emotions and relationships.
Description
This bestselling book examines childhood trauma and the enduring effects it has on an individual's management of repressed anger and pain. Why are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,363 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
emotional 42%
challenging 38%
inspiring 18%
sad 16%
hopeful 13%
dark 12%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 24%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, AbandonmentModerate
Sexual assault, Addiction, Mental illnessMinor
Alcoholism, Cancer, Death