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crsfoto's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very insightful to me. I had never heard of the concept of the "gaslight effect" before, and found this author's view to be very helpful and applicable in some areas of my own life. It is always nice, when going through tough times, to know that there are others out there that have gone through the same things as you. This book neither plays the "gaslightee" up as a "victim" nor blames them for the situations they are experiencing. It is very explanatory without being confusing and technical. Definitely a must-read for anyone who (as the cover states) feels as though others are "getting into their heads, telling them what to think, shaking their judgment, sabotaging their self-esteem, or making them question their grip on reality".
glitterandtwang's review
4.0
I think that almost everyone could benefit from reading this book. My only major complaints are that it's a bit repetitive, and the gender-studies bit of my brain doesn't like that Stern chose to use "he" for those guilty of gaslighting and "she" for people who have been gaslighted. Granted, that might be the way she's often seen the situation, but I can see it being a deterrent for men who might be interested in the subject.
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