A review by the_hudson_as_well
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence by Lindsay C. Gibson

Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

I read a blurb somewhere that made me think I would relate to this book, and ultimately be able to get some useful info from it. I was pretty interested.

What I read wasn't what I expected at all. The vibes were so immediately off for me, but I tried to give it more time. I had to tap out 22 minutes in. I thought that this couldn't be just me feeling weird about this, right? I've been in therapy a long time, am pretty open to self help, but this just sat wrong with me. I read some reviews and realized there were other people who felt the same way.

It was so painfully general, and something about it felt... condescending? Especially in assuming things about the reader. It felt like it was trying to be quotable, in a motivational/feel good life quotes kind of way. Reminded me of some out of touch therapists I've had. It was a quick turn from hype to "oh, I guess I am not the intended audience of this book."

Reading more reviews, I am glad I stopped when I did. Sounds like this book is filled with many unsourced and debunked claims.