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Title: Trapped in the Mirror by Elan Golomb ISBN: 0-688-14071-8 Publisher: Quill Pub. Date: 28 March, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.46 (59 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Unbeleivably precise description, not very helpful in healin
Comment: Trapped in the mirror is a book that describes Narcissistic behavior to a TEE. It also describes the perceptions that children of Narcissists struggle with each day. The problem is in the healing. Elan Golomb focuses on conquering Narcissistic tendancies. She doesn't give any space for healing and crying from your past. "Feelings cannot be skipped; you get out of them by going through them." (Geneen Roth). "We must want to heal more than we are afraid to feel --- rage, grief, sorrow. We must want to heal more than we want anything or anyone else." (Geneen Roth). Three books that I recommend about healing and feelings are: Reclaiming your life by Jean Jenson, Facing the Wolf by Theresa Sheppard Alexander and The Narcissistic Family : Diagnosis and Treatment by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, et al.
Rating: 3
Summary: Not bad, but....
Comment: I think Elan could have used some more examples of less obvious narcissistic behaviors - as most of her examples were borderline sociopaths! I am earning my doctoral in human behavior and my focus is in narcissistic behaviors. In my studies, a number of things have been unmasked to me. One of which is the purportedly massive number of cases of bad parenting in the United States. Sad, but so true and this is because of a number of societal problems (i.e. the disappearance of the middle class, divorce, teen pregnancy, drug/alcohol/tobacco abuse, egoist-parents). A frightening number of parents demand respect from their children long before their children are capable of delegating that of their own accord. If respect is forced, it's not respect - it's subjugated appeasement. Parents, DON'T CONFUSE THE TWO!!!!!
I won't tear into Elan's book too badly; I think she did okay. And I am certainly interested to know why people who posted criticisms were so abashed that someone would say such "negative" things about their parents. That's a little odd to me.
Did they read this book for the fun of it?
Are they seeking validation for their own bad parents?
Or are they themselves bad parents, and someone suggested the book to them?
To me, it's a red flag that they have something to hide.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very helpful and validating
Comment: I thoroughly enjoyed reading E. Golombs book being the daughter of a narcissist mother and father. I have read almost every writing and book on Narcissism that amazon and the web have to offer and I was never bored of Golombs insights which were many. I would put this book in my top 2. There were good examples and short stories of concepts and traits typical of children of N's. I related to her experiences whether it was traveling through Asia, or her frightening stay in a hospital against her will. This was the book my therapist recommended. It was real, to the point, and gives constructive helpful information in the last chapter to help those children of N's overcome their destructive parenting. I especially liked chapter 10 "The child of a narcissist becomes a narcissist" "Alan". There were many examples of children of Narcissists with varying personalities and lifestyles. Unfortunately there is no validation from the author if you have chosen to leave your relationship from a destructive abusive parent. If you are looking for this you won't find it in her book.
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Title: Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents by Nina W. Brown ISBN: 1572242310 Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Pub. Date: 30 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Why Is It Always About You? : The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism by Sandy Hotchkiss, James F. Masterson ISBN: 0743214285 Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: 07 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Narcissistic Family : Diagnosis and Treatment by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman ISBN: 0787908703 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Pub. Date: 25 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Narcissism: Denial of the True Self by Alexander Lowen ISBN: 0684842998 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1997 List Price(USD): $9.00 |
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Title: Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward, Donna Frazier ISBN: 0060928972 Publisher: Quill Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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