The Drama Of The Gifted Child by Alice Miller
The Search for the True Self
The book explores the psychological impact of childhood experiences on emotional development, particularly focusing on how children who are highly sensitive and perceptive often adapt to meet the emotional needs of their parents, at the expense of their own authentic selves. It delves into the long-term effects of this dynamic, such as feelings of emptiness and self-alienation in adulthood, and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding one's own childhood experiences to achieve emotional healing and self-discovery. Through a compassionate and insightful analysis, the book encourages readers to confront and process their past to foster genuine self-awareness and personal growth.
- Published
- 1979
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Prisoners of Childhood
- The Drama of Being a Child
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