The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self
by Alice Miller, Ruth Ward
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller, Ruth Ward holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 9.6K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 144 pages.
About The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self
The bestselling book on childhood trauma and the enduring effects of repressed anger and painWhy are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer--and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs, and memories skillfully in order to meet our parents' expectations and win their "love." Alice Miller writes, "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, we would not have survived." But merely surviving is not enough. The Drama of the Gifted Child helps us to reclaim our life by discovering our own crucial needs and our own truth.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alice Miller, Ruth Ward |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 144 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Psychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,563 |
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What genre is The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self?
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self is categorized as Psychology, Non-Fiction, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Psychology.
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Based on 9.6K reader ratings, The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self?
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self has 144 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self?
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self was written by Alice Miller, Ruth Ward. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self?
The ISBN-13 for The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self is 9780465016910.0.
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