The drama of the gifted child
By: Alice Miller ; translated from the German by Ruth Ward ; [new introduction by the author].
Publisher: BasicBooks; Basic Books
Published: 1990
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 118
Subjects: Narcissism; Self-esteem; Psychology, Pathological
Description: Examines the cyclical patterns of parental exploitation and the resulting loss of self-esteem in their children.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-116) and index.
Translation of: Das Drama des begabten Kindes.
Cover subtitle: The search for the true self.
"Originally published as Prisoners of childhood"--T.p. verso.