It's as if the author lived in my house with my Narcissistic mother as I was growing up. The traits of a Narcissist were explained well. I gained a thorough understanding of the dysfunctional behavior of a Narcissist and finally came to realize that I am not the complete failure she made me believe I am. It gave me the ability to put a stop to the abusive behavior. I am now able to recognize when I am being manipulated and able to refuse to play into the dysfunctional dynamic any longer. I wish this book had been available to me 50 years ago. The choices I made through the years and the outcome of those choices would have been so much better. But, I am glad it isn't too late for me. I am also able to recognize Narcissistic behavior in others and not get sucked into another dysfunctional relationship. The examples used by the author are plentiful. It is easy to read and not textbook in nature. The healing process is explained well and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book and have shared it with others who agree it was beneficial.

This book has helped me to understand so much about myself. I know why I have been acting in certain ways and leading myself down a path of self-destruction. It is great to finally find somebody who understands what I have been through and still go through as an adult. This is a must-have for any daughter of a narcissistic mother. It is so good that I cannot put a price on its value. My sister can't wait to read it, and then I will be reading it again and making notes for both myself and my therapist. Please buy this book if you grew up with a narcissistic mother. It is the best book I have ever read and it will help you so much. It is extremely highly recommended.

As the daughter of a narcissistic mother, I have struggled all of my life with self esteem, confidence, relationships, and even my own abilities as a parent. This book helped me realize what I really went through as a child and the damaging effects that had been left. This book is amazingly written and the author speaks from personal experience making it that much easier for her to relate to you. I would recommend this book to anyone who grew up with a mother like this. It will help you understand yourself better and help you understand your mother better as well.

An amazing tool for women with a less than ideal relationships with their mother. Very relatable with exercises, tips, and tools incorporated into the text. Would recommend to any woman struggling to reconcile with any childhood trauma induced by their narcissistic mother.