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Smiling Through Tears (Paperback)

by Pamela Freyd (Author), Eleanor Goldstein (Author)

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Dozens of books have been written on the false memory problem that arises after vulnerable patients undergo suggestive therapy. But none is quite as charming as Smiling Through Tears. By skillfully interweaving professional cartoons with valuable information about the repressed memory controversy, therapy gone crazy and the power of suggestion, Freyd and Goldstein educate readers about one of the major problems in contemporary society. It's a must read not only for families which have been affected, but also for therapists, their patients; for educators and their students; and for people who care about people.--Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., Author of The Myth of Repressed Memories.

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Tens of thousands of families have been torn asunder by false accusations that have emerged from regression therapy. Adult children have come to believe they were abused by parents they once loved and respected. It appears that they have acquired false memories.

We hope to enlighten the general public about the abuses taking place in our society because science and justice are being abandoned in the face of hysteria and illogic. We also hope that after reading this book, which includes about 125 cartoons, afflicted families will come to understand that this social phenomenon has reached public conciousness. With awareness, solutions will be forthcoming.

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Paperback: 131 pages
Publisher: Upton Books (November 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0897771257
ISBN-13: 978-0897771252
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,032,183 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very disturbing book to read, it casts a very negative light on therapists, August 24, 2006

By	Charles Ashbacher "(cashbacher@yahoo.com)" (Marion, Iowa United States(cashbacher@yahoo.com)) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Using cartoons, case histories and critical analysis, the authors argue forcefully against the theory of repressed memories being brought to the surface by therapists. The case histories are descriptions of patients who supposedly "recalled" previously suppressed memories of terrible incidents earlier in life. Most of the "incidents" were extremely serious, allegedly involving sexual molestation, murder, and satanic rituals. It was only through the skills of a therapist that these memories were brought to light and the "guilty" punished.
Unfortunately, this was a line of therapy that yielded very little in the way of positive results. The "memories" generally turned out to be a fabrication, to the eternal shame of the counseling profession. Many of the people who were accused of these horrific crimes had their lives severely damaged, even after they were exonerated. I remember some of these stories as they were circulating through the various rumor channels back in the 1980s. There were stories of parents using their children in satanic worship, being forced to eat feces and even kill other children. Some of those stories appear in the case studies in this book and it is disturbing to read of the actions of some of the "therapists." I still remember reading one such story in a news magazine in the 1980s were a repressed memory therapist defended his actions by saying "The job of a therapist is to support their patient." Of course there was no attempt to justify the tactics where it appeared that the cure being executed by the therapist was far worse than the disease.
It is no accident that these stories vanished once the repressed memory craze faded. It is also unfortunate that the pendulum shifted so far in the direction of disbelieving repressed memories. Now that it has been so discredited, those incidents where they are genuine tend to be dismissed.
This was a disturbing book to read, I commend the authors for writing it and including the cartoons. By using them to lighten the message, it made the book easier to read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The problem is, March 5, 2005

By	Jane Austin NDL "juswannac12" (Salt Lake City, UT United States) - See all my reviews

What the propents of regressed memory don't have and proponents of false memory syndrome are asking for is what we believe in this country. It falls within our bill of rights.
Its to face accusers and that the accusers have more than just their "say so". This idea that we haev to err on the side of anything is false. Truth is falling to those that say that people never say these things unless they are true are doing so with NO OTHER COOBERATING evidence.
The attack by another "reviewer" is classic. There is no other physical or witness evidence, and when that is carefully scrutinized these cases go under. Try the Ingrams, the Rutherfords, and many others.
We have made accusations in this country with NO OTHER EVIDENCE and that is against all of our principles.
and for those that want to "err" on any side remember the discussion between Thomas Moore and his son in law about Satan.
The son says he would tear down any law in England to get Satan, and Thomas Moore replies to the effect of where would he then hide after tearing through all the laws that would protect him.
Its time to go back to sanity. I know its frustrating to those that have been hurt by real crime, but REAL crime is being foisted onto the innocent who have never done anything by thie "erring" in anyway.
Have other evidence than "he said she said" or learn to move on in your life.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The Creative Power of Denial, June 8, 1999

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Skip this pseudoscientific rubbish or, better yet, read it and see the lengths that denial will go to. Ziggy on the cover. This says it all, folks. If you want to read a substantial work on this subject read Betrayal Trauma : The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse by Jennifer J. Freyd. Jennifer being the daughter in this family.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An authorative book that is extremely readable.
For those interested in the subject of repressed memory and who are looking for a relatively light treatement of a very difficult and painful subject, this is the book. Read more

Published on April 21, 1999 by billkelly1@compuserve.com

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