Obsessive Love: When Passion Holds You Prisoner
Addressing those consumed by their obsessive propensities, Los Angeles therapist Forward dramatically describes the effects and consequences of out-of-control passions. Drawing on her extensive practice, she uses vignettes to illustrate a variety of smothering, volatile relationships. She portrays situations where one partner seeks to completely dominate the supposed object of his or her affection, and highlights unrealistic expectations that can turn unrequited love into violent anger. Forward devotes her third and most important section to "Freeing Yourself from Obsession." While self-help may be inadequate for a person suffering from these destructive behavior patterns--indeed, professional therapy is most likely required--Forward has a following and this book will undoubtably be popular.- Carol R. Glatt, VA Medical Ctr. Lib., PhiladelphiaCopyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.