The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller

The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self

Alice Miller

144 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

nonfiction psychology emotional reflective slow-paced
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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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informative 84%
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tense 6%

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