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This is a simple but powerful primer on the devastating damage that parents can and do to their children. The chapters in the first half of the book itemize the different types of "toxic parenting"; the second half describes how someone can overcome the damage and start to heal. Whether you have a "toxic parent" or know someone who has been hurt by one, the author's insight and ability to communicate clearly on this emotional subject is incredibly helpful.
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Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Susan Forward
Janice, May 9, 2006
This is a simple but powerful primer on the devastating damage that parents can and do to their children. The chapters in the first half of the book itemize the different types of "toxic parenting"; the second half describes how someone can overcome the damage and start to heal. Whether you have a "toxic parent" or know someone who has been hurt by one, the author's insight and ability to communicate clearly on this emotional subject is incredibly helpful.(7 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)