Despite the great reviews, as soon as I started reading, this book started brushing me the wrong way. What a waste of $5.24. As early as page 1, the author makes claims about the "latest scientific research" and offers no citation. On page 10 he claims a miraculous recovery of his vision. Are we to believe he ever had any eyesight loss at all? I don't. Chapter 2 is inundated with internet articles as his "scientific" sources. On page 29 he makes a strange claim about junk DNA being influenced by emotions that cannot be falsified by a simple web search at all. In this manner, this chapter is full of non- peer-reviewed quoting, such as "Yehuda *claims*", "Yehuda *believes*".
Page 39 revealed why all of this seemed weak at best. I quote verbatim "Uncannily, the Bible, in Numbers 14:15, appears to corroborate the claims of modern science - or vice versa - that the sins, iniquities, or consequences (depending on which translation you read) of the parents can affect the children up to the third and fourth generations". The author proceeds to open Chapter 3 with a Bible passage.
This is where to me, it is very clear this is all unscientific speculation based on confirmation bias and where I throw this book in the trash can.
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I really wanted to like it. Anyone would right?
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
Disclaimer: I did not buy it through Amazon. I was given this book from my stepdad and was very excited. I’m in my 20s, currently in psychotherapy and hypnosis and have explored the idea of intergenerational trauma. My family is a bunch of immigrants and I certainly know they’ve gone through trauma so it definitely fits.But I immediately noticed that some things were off about the book. Being that I’ve been in therapy for a little while, have a great therapist now that helps me work through PTSD from abusive parents, this book was incredibly misguided and I’m happy that my BS meter caught on immediately. The author gives a few examples of striking things that happened to ancestors and the fear it passed on to present day people. Solid. I can get behind it. But where it got a little odd was the continuing theory (that I really hoped would die) that if you want to save your life and find meaning, then you need to maintain relationships with your parents and swallow your pride. I was actually so angry and I think it’s so arrogant of the author to assume that anyone who has cut off their parents or abusive family members is doing so because it’s “fun” and gives you power. People are instructed to go no-contact because others have acted abusively and egregiously violating. If I could have a relationship with some boundaries with my estranged family, I would!!!! It’s not like people are not trying and I found it especially shocking where at one point the author said that embarrassing and violating family members are still your family and you must accept them. I totally get it. You must know your story and your ancestral lineage- if you can. But spending the first third of the book talking about how reconciling with your (seemingly not abusive) parents is how you reclaimed your life...yeah I don’t think so. I’m writing this review because I’m concerned about others who are struggling with abuse and do not have access to mental health services and may pick up this book. Reconciling with family members can be a goal of yours IF you feel safe enough but it’s unfair to put the blame on the victim and tell them that they won’t be happy or have peace in their life unless they forgive and reconcile. Shameful book
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
But I immediately noticed that some things were off about the book. Being that I’ve been in therapy for a little while, have a great therapist now that helps me work through PTSD from abusive parents, this book was incredibly misguided and I’m happy that my BS meter caught on immediately. The author gives a few examples of striking things that happened to ancestors and the fear it passed on to present day people. Solid. I can get behind it. But where it got a little odd was the continuing theory (that I really hoped would die) that if you want to save your life and find meaning, then you need to maintain relationships with your parents and swallow your pride. I was actually so angry and I think it’s so arrogant of the author to assume that anyone who has cut off their parents or abusive family members is doing so because it’s “fun” and gives you power. People are instructed to go no-contact because others have acted abusively and egregiously violating. If I could have a relationship with some boundaries with my estranged family, I would!!!! It’s not like people are not trying and I found it especially shocking where at one point the author said that embarrassing and violating family members are still your family and you must accept them. I totally get it. You must know your story and your ancestral lineage- if you can. But spending the first third of the book talking about how reconciling with your (seemingly not abusive) parents is how you reclaimed your life...yeah I don’t think so. I’m writing this review because I’m concerned about others who are struggling with abuse and do not have access to mental health services and may pick up this book. Reconciling with family members can be a goal of yours IF you feel safe enough but it’s unfair to put the blame on the victim and tell them that they won’t be happy or have peace in their life unless they forgive and reconcile. Shameful book
I really wanted to like it. Anyone would right?
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
Disclaimer: I did not buy it through Amazon. I was given this book from my stepdad and was very excited. I’m in my 20s, currently in psychotherapy and hypnosis and have explored the idea of intergenerational trauma. My family is a bunch of immigrants and I certainly know they’ve gone through trauma so it definitely fits.Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
But I immediately noticed that some things were off about the book. Being that I’ve been in therapy for a little while, have a great therapist now that helps me work through PTSD from abusive parents, this book was incredibly misguided and I’m happy that my BS meter caught on immediately. The author gives a few examples of striking things that happened to ancestors and the fear it passed on to present day people. Solid. I can get behind it. But where it got a little odd was the continuing theory (that I really hoped would die) that if you want to save your life and find meaning, then you need to maintain relationships with your parents and swallow your pride. I was actually so angry and I think it’s so arrogant of the author to assume that anyone who has cut off their parents or abusive family members is doing so because it’s “fun” and gives you power. People are instructed to go no-contact because others have acted abusively and egregiously violating. If I could have a relationship with some boundaries with my estranged family, I would!!!! It’s not like people are not trying and I found it especially shocking where at one point the author said that embarrassing and violating family members are still your family and you must accept them. I totally get it. You must know your story and your ancestral lineage- if you can. But spending the first third of the book talking about how reconciling with your (seemingly not abusive) parents is how you reclaimed your life...yeah I don’t think so. I’m writing this review because I’m concerned about others who are struggling with abuse and do not have access to mental health services and may pick up this book. Reconciling with family members can be a goal of yours IF you feel safe enough but it’s unfair to put the blame on the victim and tell them that they won’t be happy or have peace in their life unless they forgive and reconcile. Shameful book
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