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Will I Ever be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers | Karyl McBride

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A very interesting psychological book about mother-daughter realitionships.

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llcoolnate

Unmasking Narcissism: A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life | Mark Psy.D Ettensohn

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Very educational on the types of narcissists in the world (which we seem to encounter rather constantly) and potential influences that steered them into that personality disorder. However, not much useful advice is included within (outside of the age-old “distancing yourself“ and “setting boundaries“).

llcoolnate Normally I wouldn't let this push the dial to a “so-so“ rating, but many times throughout Ettensohn would explain that this book is for those who are looking for useful tactics outside of creating distance between yourself and loved ones. And outside of trying to have empathy, understanding where they're coming from, etc. it falls a bit short. 1y

mandarchy Narcissism is interesting. It could be a component of addiction or mental illness. If you need help dealing with someone, I can't recommend NAMI enough. They have classes for helping you, not necessarily them. If you don't want the classes, look at their resource list for reading suggestions. I no longer believe that it's as simple as pushing people away. It's counterintuitive to push away if we truly want to prevent the worst (suicide). 1y

llcoolnate @mandarchy yeah it's a tricky one. An all-consuming disease if you let it be. I'l need to check out their resources! Suicide is a tricky one because it's very commonly used as a weapon to control. Very tricky one. Thanks! 1y

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MysticFaerie

The Fake: A Novel | Zoe Whittall

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4⭐️/5⭐️

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TorieStorieS

The Fake: A Novel | Zoe Whittall

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Woah- buckle up for this crazy-pants story set in Toronto!! Cammie has had a terrible life and yet she keeps drawing people to her. Gibson, freshly divorced has never felt a connection like the one he discovers with her-& bereaved Shelby finds sudden strength when they meet in a grief group. Reading this one is like watching a train wreck and sure to start lively discussion! A quick, fascinating & ultimately one that you want to pull others into!

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EadieB

Emma in the Night | Wendy Walker

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#EmmaInTheNight #WendyWalker #BookSpinBingo

One night three years ago, the Tanner sisters disappeared: fifteen-year-old Cass and seventeen-year-old Emma. Three years later, Cass returns, without her sister Emma. Her story is one of kidnapping and betrayal, of a mysterious island where the two were held. But to forensic psychiatrist Dr. Abby Winter, something doesn't add up.

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EadieB Looking deep within this dysfunctional family Dr. Winter uncovers a life where boundaries were violated and a narcissistic parent held sway. And where one sister's return might just be the beginning of the crime.
This is a psychological suspense novel about the Tanner sisters disappearance. It is a slow-reveal as Cass comes home to tell the story. 2y

EadieB Cass is an unreliable narrator as she isn't telling the truth. The story is about narcissistic personality disorder and how it manifests in a dysfunctional family. The characters are very manipulative and the plot is one that keeps you reading to the satisfying ending. You just need to read this book. If you love psychological suspense then you will love this book. 2y

Andrew65 Another excellent review. 👏👏👏 2y

EadieB Thanks! 2y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y

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ImperfectCJ

Emma in the Night | Wendy Walker

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This novel isn't what I expected, but I enjoyed reading/listening to it. Without going into spoiler-level detail, I'll just say that I appreciate the nuanced redemption in this book.

It's also my May #bookspin, so the month is off to a solid start, reading-wise.

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IuliaC

Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed | Wendy Terrie Behary

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I received this one as a gift. Very insightful, it perfectly sums up everything you need to know about narcissists, how to recognize narcissism in men and women (yes, they tend to act differently), how to understand what triggers narcissistic behaviour, and thus learn how to successfully live and work with one. I'm happy I haven't identified such patterns in those close to me, it makes life easier :)

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Shae_Purcell

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

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As children, our survival depends upon the love or rejection of our parents. We protect ourselves by conforming, by being “good“. The only way to break the cycle is to acknowledge and feel what we've been through.

I could relate to this as I was reading it, but I can't say there was any good advice that might help a former “gifted child“ navigate their world later as an adult.

Full review here - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4082454621.

Smartypants Thanks for sharing, I was and my son was a gifted child, I‘ll definitely be looking to read this! 3y

Shae_Purcell @Smartypants I didn't have enough room to add it here, but she uses the term gifted child in a different way.

“When I used the word 'gifted' in the title, I had in mind neither children who receive high grades in school nor children talented in a special way. I simply meant all of us who have survived an abusive childhood thanks to an ability to adapt even to unspeakable cruelty by becoming numb... Without this 'gift' offered us by nature.“ 3y

Smartypants @Shae_Purcell that is definitely a different way to use the word gifted. In that sense, I suppose I‘m lucky that my son and I are not gifted as she has described. 3y

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Shae_Purcell @Smartypants I was also part of a “gifted“ program in school, not helpful at all, which is why I was originally drawn to this book. I realized before purchasing that this was a different book altogether but decided to buy it anyway since it still felt relevant to me. If you do find any great books that address giftedness, specifically for adults, please share!

Side note: Check out #giftedkidburnout on TikTok if you want to feel validated, lol. 3y

Smartypants @Shae_Purcell I totally relate. Of the kids in my gifted program, only half have been exceptionally successful and unfortunately about 25% have struggled as adults in life. Two books I‘ve read have made it make sense to me, Drive by Daniel Pink and Mindset by Carol Dweck. Both excellent books on how motivation and mindset are key to success. 3y

Shae_Purcell @Smartypants I'll add those to my list, thank you! 3y

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MartinaLove

Emma in the Night | Wendy Walker

I was so afraid to not have enough books to choose from that I switch it up a little bit. I'm hoping to read as many of these as I can but we'll see.

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Traci1 I loved Bone Houses. 3y

MartinaLove @Traci1 I am definitely reading Bone House this year!! 3y

Clwojick Emma in the night and The Dark Decent were amazing! 3y

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MartinaLove @Clwojick I'm currently reading Emma in the night. 3y

Linsy Ive heard such good things about Dial A for Aunties! 3y

MartinaLove @Linsy Same. It seems like an entertaining story with humour. 3y

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Shae_Purcell

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

“I so desperately wanted to be loved --- and that meant, of course, to comply, to be obedient.“ - Vera, age fifty-two

It seems to me that if there were ever to be any form of unconditional love, that it should come from one's parents. Those evolutionary inclinations to see an offspring reach adulthood and all that. Though I suppose that doesn't really require love, does it? When it doesn't, sometimes it's safer to obey than to risk all you know.

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