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Adult Children of Abusive Parents (Paperback)

by Steven Farmer M.A. M.F. (Author) "Norma has no close friends, seldom goes out, and discourages her husband, George, from going out as well ..." (more)

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Product Details

Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (April 14 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0345363884
ISBN-13: 978-0345363886
Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13 x 1 cm
Shipping Weight: 159 g

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #92,745 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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The violent forms of child abuse that make headlines are not the only ones that leave lifelong scars. A child who grows up in an unstable environment where empathy, clear boundaries and trust are lacking, can end up living a ravaged adulthood. Children can be crippled by mixed messages, family secrets and reversed parent-child roles. Many victims of these practices are not even sure their childhood was abusive. This balanced, practical guide delineates traits of abusive families. Narrative vignettes in each section illustrate and personalize critical issues. Most valuable is the step-by-step self-help program that includes exercises and journal work for recovery.

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A history of a childhood abuse is not a life sentence. Here is hope, healing, and a chance to recover the self lost in childhood. Drawing on his extensive work with Adult Children, and on his own experience as a survivor of emotional neglect, therapist Steven Farmer demonstrates that through exercises and journal work, his program can help lead you through grieving your lost childhood, to become your own parent, and integrate the healing aspects of spiritual, physical, and emotional recovery into your adult life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Abusive doen't begin to explain it, Oct 28 2004

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I see this is a reprint of an earlier book, and how I missed it is beyond me. Most people know of the "Adult Children of Alcoholics" books, but that never worked for me since my parents didn't touch the stuff, but could have passed for those who did with their anger, depression, rage, and physical and emotional abuse they doled out. Finally, I've found the one book that has helped me. If you're interested in other books dealing with this subject, though they're not "self-help" books, try reading either "Running with Scissors" or "The Bark of the Dogwood." Both deal with abusive parents and yet both have funny elements. Dark humor. Still, worth checking out after your devoured "Adult Children of Abusive Parents." Read this book-break the patterns!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars How did he know that is what I have been feeling?, April 16 2001

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This book is phenomenal for people starting the road to recovery from childhood abuse. I have read it, highlighted it for my husband to read, and continue to refer to it alot. As I continue down the road to recovery, I am thrilled to have found this book that has helped me become aware that my thoughts and feelings are totally normal. Thanks you Mr. Farmer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book, April 12 2001

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I highly recommend this book for anyone who had a painful childhood. It helps you to realize how much your childhood and the patterns you learned from it affect your adult life. Even if you think you have dealt with the issues, reading this book will help you to find the ones you did not even know were there and fix them.

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3.0 out of 5 stars good start, but need more
I thought this book was great for anyone FIRST realizing that they were abused as children in any form: physical, verbal or sexual (most literature about abuse is on sexual, and... Read more

Published on Jan 29 2001 by S. Weston

4.0 out of 5 stars For all now-adult-suffering due to a rotten childhood.
The first section, "Growing up abused", is a non-technical yet thoroughly informative. It provides a clear picture of how abuse effects a child and how this afflicts... Read more

Published on Oct 26 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Help is on the way
This book is a step by step instruction, by a licensed psychologist who himself is a vitim of a child abuse. Read more

Published on Sep 7 2000 by Teresa Kaczmarczyk