Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

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In this breakthrough book, clinical psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable. You will see how these parents create a sense of neglect, and discover ways to heal from the pain and confusion caused by your childhood. By freeing yourself from your parents' emotional immaturity, you can recover your true nature, control how you react to them, and avoid disappointment. Finally, you'll learn how to create positive, new relationships so you can build a better life.

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4.8
141 reviews
Stephen Bozeman
March 20, 2024
this is a really good book with lots of good information. i don't particularly care for the black or white nature of the points made or the accusatory and sometimes dehumanizing tone directed towards those deemed emotionally immature. That being said, it's hard to determine if that was the authors intent, or just the narrator. I tested this parties by having them listen to the first few chapters about externalizers versus internalizers, c and without context, they distinctly noticed a hostility in the narrator with respect to one side versus the other. I feel that despite the negative aspects covered in this book, it should be read in a neutral tone and not infer the personal feelings of the narrator. Unless that was the authors intent, of course.
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Mr. Soup
August 31, 2023
Fantastic book. Illuminating to the point it felt like it was written on my behalf. Cannot thank the author enough for her work. On top of the content, the reader has a comfortable, soft-spoken voice that's therapeutic in its own right.
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Sarah Gilpin
May 29, 2023
This book was so thorough and deep and explained my whole entire life within the first four minutes. I was captivated for the rest of the book and took extensive notes. One of the most helpful books I have ever read.
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About the author

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than thirty years' experience working in both public service and private practice. Her books-including the New York Times bestseller, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents-have sold more than a million copies.

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. Marguerite has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career, and has over four hundred titles to her credit.

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