Parental Bonds
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Summary
Professor Nina Brown, an expert on narcissism and relationships, not only analyzes in depth the definition and manifestations of narcissism and the negative effects narcissistic parents have on you, but also provides a series of effective exercises and strategies to help you rely on your own strength to break free from the bonds of narcissistic parents, avoid having unhappy experiences repeat themselves between you and your children, and shape a new self.
Editor's review
The core value of this book lies in its "constructiveness." It helps readers understand that the neglect, emotional blackmail, or excessive control they experienced while growing up were not their own fault, but stemmed from specific personality patterns in their parents. More importantly, it guides readers to shift their focus from "why it was like that in the past" to "how to cope now" and "how to grow in the future." The exercises and methods offered in the book are designed to help readers establish healthy psychological boundaries, restore a sense of self-worth, and ultimately free themselves from invisible "bonds" to achieve emotional independence and freedom.
For adults who feel confused, drained, or pained in their relationships with their family of origin, this book is like a precise psychological map. It is not sentimental and does not offer illusory comfort; instead, it provides rational analysis and practical tools, and its value lies in promoting deep self-awareness and positive behavioral change.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Adults who feel long-term emotional drain and confusion in relationships with their family of origin
- Readers who hope to understand and address patterns of interaction with narcissistic parents
- Helping professionals such as psychological counselors and social workers who need relevant case references and theoretical support
- Self-growth explorers who long to establish healthy psychological boundaries and achieve emotional independence
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting lighthearted family stories or fictional literary reading experiences
- Readers who believe all family problems should be blamed on external factors and are unwilling to engage in self-reflection
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read in a relatively calm and safe environment; some content may trigger strong emotional reactions, so give yourself space to process it
- You can work with the exercises in the book; there is no need to rush to finish it, and the focus should be on understanding and application
- If you feel uncomfortable during reading, you may pause and seek support from someone you trust or professional help
About the publisher
International Culture Publishing Corporation is a publisher known for introducing foreign literature and world classics, with about 283 relevant titles in the database. Its representative books include Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther, Hesse's Siddhartha, Jiménez's Platero and I, and Gibran's The Prophet, as well as cultural readings such as Zhu Guangqian's Twelve Letters to Youth and Common Talk on Classics. In psychology, it offers the nine-volume Collector's Edition of C. G. Jung's Works, covering social psychology and applied psychology. Its author resources include Goethe, Hesse, Jiménez, Jung, and Zhu Guangqian, along with Chinese authors involved in translation and compilation. Its publishing focus is on foreign literature, classic works, psychology, and culture, serving both academic and general readers. Public information is limited, and the above is based mainly on the books in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序言
- 第一章 容易生气、喜欢挑剔、苛刻又不讲理的“专制”父母
- 第二章 自恋型父母的延续性影响
- 第三章 受伤成年子女的典型态度和行为
- 第四章 与自恋型父母互动的常见困境以及应对方法
- 第五章 识别并克服父母造成的隐性毒副作用
- 第六章 八大策略：停止伤害以及如何“积极报复”
- 第七章 强化自我的策略
- 第八章 理想自我：确定你想成为什么样的人
- 第九章 现实自我：打造全新的、更好的自己
- 第十章 相信自己：对自己负责
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About the author
Nina Brown's English name, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not recorded in the Chinese bibliographic materials available here, and public information is limited. Judging from the two works held in the collection, her writing focuses on applied psychology, particularly parent-child relationships and the healing of family wounds. Her Parents' Entanglements and How to Reconcile with One's Family of Origin, published together as a two-volume set, examine how the family of origin shapes personal growth and intimate relationships. They discuss how to recognize the emotional constraints imposed by parents, understand patterns passed down across generations, and move toward reconciliation and self-adjustment. Written for general readers in an accessible and practical style, the books bring psychological concepts into everyday situations, helping readers reflect on their own experiences and work through emotional entanglements with their parents. Her work has thus attracted attention among readers interested in family issues and psychological self-help.
Dai Rongrong is an author about whom limited public information is available. Two of her works are currently held in the collection, falling into the categories of applied psychology and popular science. Her representative titles include The Bonds of Parents, which examines psychological issues in parent-child relationships and the influence of family emotions on personal growth, and The Journey of Food: How Metabolism “Fuels” Life, a popular science work that uses metabolism as a thread to explain the energy mechanisms of living activity. These two books show that Dai Rongrong writes across both psychological care and science communication, attending to emotional experience while also making specialized scientific knowledge accessible to general readers. As her dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background remain unconfirmed, this introduction relies only on the works and categories in the collection and makes no speculation about her personal life.
Zhao Sicheng is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. What can currently be confirmed centers on a single work in applied psychology, The Bonds of Parents. Judging from the available bibliographic information, he focuses on the interaction between family relationships and individual psychology, applying psychological knowledge to analyze the long-term influence of parents on their children's growth. His writing is aimed at general readers and takes an applied-psychology approach. Because no reliable records of his birth and death dates, education, or professional career have been found, a full picture of his work is difficult to assess. The classification of his book nonetheless indicates that his writing centers on issues close to everyday life, such as parent-child relationships, family emotions, and psychological adjustment. Writing of this kind usually emphasizes readability and practicality, helping readers understand their own circumstances and reflect on patterns of family interaction. On the basis of the material currently available, Zhao Sicheng is an author who has come to readers' attention through applied-psychology writing, and The Bonds of Parents is the main entry point for understanding the direction of his work.
