Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

Of all the books I have read on having a narcissistic mother, this is the first one that offers a number of techniques and practices to stay grounded in oneself. I am well versed in a lot of these, but they are beneficial for anybody new to therapy, inner work, and mindfulness.

I really dislike books that consistently tell you what to expect from a chapter and what you have learned when a chapter concludes. It is unneeded. I took off a star for this pet peeve.

When I was first going through the estrangement process, this book would not have been as helpful as the others I read because I was confused, angry, sad, and rather devastated. I needed books that really spoke to those emotions—and thankfully they showed up, like books tend to do.

As an aside, I recommend reading “Discovering the Inner Mother” by Bethany Webster before you read this one.