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hadeanstars's review against another edition
4.0
This is an interesting read if you were subjected to a cruel parent. I certainly was, and while the claims in this book may or may not be true, there is no doubt that cruel parenting does have consequences. It is not a very happy conclusion, but how can it be otherwise.
I think there are better discussions of CPTSD, and the understanding of childhood trauma has definitely improved since this was written, but this is still an important starting point with some interesting conclusions. I really enjoyed reading about the complex outcomes for some admired writers, especially Dostoevsky, Virgina Woolf and Yukio Mishima. 7/10
I think there are better discussions of CPTSD, and the understanding of childhood trauma has definitely improved since this was written, but this is still an important starting point with some interesting conclusions. I really enjoyed reading about the complex outcomes for some admired writers, especially Dostoevsky, Virgina Woolf and Yukio Mishima. 7/10
kafarm6's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.25
Meh, I don’t doubt that there are many ailments caused by childhood trauma, and I have my own theories about how health can be affected by stuffed down feelings, but like every disease ever being caused by trauma? Seems like a leap
As someone who’s been aware of and doing EMDR for her trauma, but also with PCOS and psoriasis, these things aren’t getting better as I become less traumatized so like take that as you will.
I did however like the exploration of how you can’t really honor thy mother and father without free will
As someone who’s been aware of and doing EMDR for her trauma, but also with PCOS and psoriasis, these things aren’t getting better as I become less traumatized so like take that as you will.
I did however like the exploration of how you can’t really honor thy mother and father without free will
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Incest, Sexual violence, and Suicide
introvertisa's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
2.75
adoro o “dom da criança bem dotada” mas esse livro achei bem meh, repetitivo e ainda com umas relações forçadas entre diagnósticos
starlingx's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
0.25
As is the nature of writing about trauma, there are several candid retellings of experienced trauma. This books was recommended as an alternative to “The Body Keeps Score” yet is just as offensive in my opinion.
The writing structure is in disarray and very much reads as a typed out psychology discussion group.
The author theories and attempts to make connections to various artists, writers, and several war criminals with their potentially abusive childhoods. This isn’t lightly addressed, this is complied in the first portion of the book.
I do think there are some thought provoking aspects, many of the taboo subjects are overdue to be discussed, however the layout of the book and the constant shifting between fictional experiences and true lived experiences is too much for me.
The writing structure is in disarray and very much reads as a typed out psychology discussion group.
The author theories and attempts to make connections to various artists, writers, and several war criminals with their potentially abusive childhoods. This isn’t lightly addressed, this is complied in the first portion of the book.
I do think there are some thought provoking aspects, many of the taboo subjects are overdue to be discussed, however the layout of the book and the constant shifting between fictional experiences and true lived experiences is too much for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Incest, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief