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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I grieved and started my healing process 3 years ago, but I came across this book & decided to give it a go. Very insightful. I made a lot of highlights. Towards the end of the book, I realized this was more of a refresher for me. I came to terms with my situation a few years back, But this book could definitely be a corner stone for those who are needing direction in healing.
“Hang on to the good that is within you”
“Hang on to the good that is within you”
Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Spoiler : No. Not from her eyes, anyway.
Harsh but comforting read
After years of feeling like I was the issue, and finding fault in my own self. It felt liberating to read a book and identifying both my mother and the feelings that I saw within myself. This book was incredibly eye-opening in many aspects. Specifically my relationships, it was if Dr McBride wrote about every single relationship I had been in (note: they were never good). Having said that, there were many harsh truths and realities explored in this book, and if I wasn't as far into my recovery as I am now, perhaps, these truths would have made me angry or maybe I wouldn't have even finished the book. But I am so glad I did. I would recommend this to anyone overcoming familiar and specifically maternal narcissism. Note: if you are worried that it is going to be too technical, as the author is also an academic, the book is incredibly easy to read. Rarely overly technical, and thus incredibly accessible.
Harsh but comforting read
After years of feeling like I was the issue, and finding fault in my own self. It felt liberating to read a book and identifying both my mother and the feelings that I saw within myself. This book was incredibly eye-opening in many aspects. Specifically my relationships, it was if Dr McBride wrote about every single relationship I had been in (note: they were never good). Having said that, there were many harsh truths and realities explored in this book, and if I wasn't as far into my recovery as I am now, perhaps, these truths would have made me angry or maybe I wouldn't have even finished the book. But I am so glad I did. I would recommend this to anyone overcoming familiar and specifically maternal narcissism. Note: if you are worried that it is going to be too technical, as the author is also an academic, the book is incredibly easy to read. Rarely overly technical, and thus incredibly accessible.
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
i'm ngl i skimmed most of the end but i also felt like i knew most of the stuff in this book already. i think it would be good for someone who was just discovering that maybe their mom wasn't the most nurturing during their childhood but i've already done a lot of that thinking.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Light on facts and figures but informative about narcissistic tendencies and very relatable content. Potentially too many quotes from clients without adding any context and solutions to their problems.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Abandonment
informative
medium-paced
