The Drama of the Gifted Child

The Search for the True Self

Alice Miller

The book explores the challenges faced by individuals who, as children, learned to suppress their emotions and needs to meet the expectations of their parents, leading to a loss of their true selves. It delves into the long-term psychological impact of this dynamic and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and healing from these childhood traumas to achieve personal authenticity and emotional well-being.

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Thou Shalt Not Be Aware

Society's Betrayal of the Child

Alice Miller

The book delves into the ways in which traditional child-rearing practices, often characterized by emotional and physical abuse, are normalized and perpetuated by society, leading to the psychological repression of childhood traumas. It argues that acknowledging and understanding these traumas is essential for healing and breaking the cycle of abuse for future generations.

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