This book offers a hypothesis centering around the concept of the "Fantasy Bond", an illusion of connection formed with the mother and later with significant others in the individual's environment.
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Format:Paperback
I have been in recovery due to severe childhood abuse and addiction. I have a B.A. in Psychology. I have read many self-help books and psychology texts, and this is the best there is! If I had highlighted text that was important to me, the whole book would be yellow! Every sentence is replete with meaning. This book helped me tremendously. I recommend this book for anyone interested in introspection and personal growth.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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many books of this nature havebeen revelations for me. however, this is THE one! if i hadto choose for you one book thatsays it all it is this one. thisis the one that through aprocess of reading, digesting andapplication will transform you.this is truly life changing stuff!first time through my mouth wasagape most of the time. virtuallyevery line was a light bulb experience.thank you dr. firestone!!!
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Taylor
Format:Paperback
This excellent book has changed my life, helping me to become a happier person and putting me on the road to my first good relationship. As I was reading it, I would come to new chapters and say, "well this certainly doesn't apply to me" (e.g. "Idealization of the Family"), but I quickly learned that those chapters did indeed apply. I now refer to it as my Bible because I so often talk about it to my friends and encourage them to read it. The section on Theoretcial Issues is probably too academic for most readers, and I am skeptical about how much schizophrenics can really be helped by these techniques. But I think the general population would be greatly helped by the ideas in the book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Should be read by everyone who is involved in a recovery program. You will probably discover "unaddressed"issues in your life that seemed to have been resolved prior to this book.
Published 19 months ago by G. Beavers
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Life Changer
This book will change your life
if you can sustain the inner courage
to face the truths it conveys. Read more
if you can sustain the inner courage
to face the truths it conveys. Read more
Published on May 8, 2011 by Mike G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely the Best. Beyond absolutely!
This book is absolute gold! The author's description of the repercussions of an abusive, neglectful childhood is absolutely detailed and complete on target. Read more
Published on March 28, 2011 by Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY THIS BOOK
and then read it. You will now be able to see your live in a different light, the relationships you are struggling with will make sense to you. This is a jewell.
Published on March 19, 2011 by W. Haag
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME BOOK
This book "The Fantasy Bond" broke through my life long problems. It showed me what my problem was, and how to break free from it. Read more
Published on August 4, 2010 by deborah brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely life-changing book
I rarely write reviews, but I feel so strongly about this book that I decided to write one here.
This book is, without exaggeration, changing my life. Read more
This book is, without exaggeration, changing my life. Read more
Published on December 29, 2009 by Vanessa
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Most Influencial Books in Print!
Due to my interpersonal problems and fear of intimacy (I also have firestone's book on this), I decided to pick this book up. I have a B.A. Read more
Published on June 8, 2009 by Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Are you ready to go there?
This book will help you face the truth about life and your family and your self. For those able to go there, It will show you how you are isolating yourself from life with your... Read more
Published on April 28, 2009 by Amy Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Book Will Make You Think
This book has helped me to recognize bonds that I thought existed, but which really existed only in my imagination. Read more
Published on August 31, 2008 by Lane R. Hatcher
4.0 out of 5 stars
great textbook
Be forewarned, this is a textbook, not some easy-reading self-help book. The book explains that we erect defenses in relationships because of our mother, self-hate, and fear of... Read more
Published on December 29, 2005 by T. Johnson
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