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Stanton Peele

Archie Brodsky

Love and Addiction Hardcover – April 1, 1975

by Stanton Peele (Author), Archie Brodsky (Author)

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Applies the nature and process of addiction to human relationships characterized by interpersonal dependency rather than true love and to the social and cultural reinforcers of that dependency, suggesting corrective procedures and techniques

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284 pages
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English
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Taplinger Pub Co
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April 1, 1975
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6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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0800850416
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978-0800850418
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taplinger Pub Co; 1st edition (April 1, 1975)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800850416
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800850418
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches

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Dr. Edward M. Tauber

Read this book in the 70's. Still extremely thoughtful & wise

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016

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Too many relationships take on an addictive quality. Those who have personality disorders are most likely to want an all consuming relationship that is both abusive and restrictive. But both parties have to participate. So it becomes a mutual codependency. It can only happen when we are not afraid to be alone with only ourselves as support. The authors make clear love is not need. When we need, we risk becoming addicted to the one person who can provide it. When that one person is us, we can avoid addictive relationships.

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Maria Millett

This will expand and open up your perspectives

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021

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This book opened up my eyes to the broader systemic issues in our culture. It helped me understand the broader context of what forms dependencies, and normalized these habits and behaviors. I highlighted almost every page, and have greater compassion for those of us working to move out of our own inner prisons. It is a great supplement to interweave with 12-step philosophies, in a way that can work for you.

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Derek Austin

Fantastic and still relevant today

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020

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This one has really expanded my mind and opened me up to new insights about life. It has been super important in understanding my divorce.

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Bad Wolf

Started the concept that addiction was much broader than mere physical drug dependence and could be social addiction.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016

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Interesting book that was the first to popularize the idea of addiction as going beyond a buildup of physical dependence. Peele and Brodsky in places used examples based very loosely on some of their own friends, including my wife and her college boyfriend, so it was a treat to read it and try to figure out which couple was based on them ;)

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Bill K.

I think that he has some good things to say

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018

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This book is controversial to say the least. Author's opinions about recovery are not necessarily those of the mainstream. His stated back ground is in psychology and legal. He does not have a medical background. One must no forget this when reading this text. Having said this, I think that he has some good things to say. Worth reading.

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014

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When it first came out , decades ago, it absolutely but addiction theory on it's head. To consider non chemical addictions was groundbreaking. At this time it's a bit dated due to it's psychoanalytic- 70's Rhetoric .

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Gary e.

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021

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In verry good. Condition.better than expected

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014

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I read and have gifted many copies to friends. I am an avid reader and this book is connecting science, research and human psychology in a very successful way. It explains many addictive human behaviour and the globalisation of addictive personality . Highly recommend it.

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Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2015

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not what i thought it was but ok

LT

An eye-opener which caused me to rethink my conception of addiction...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2015

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A refreshing, no-nonsense, yet sensitively written book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and have learnt a great deal about myself.

dance2day

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2014

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Jeffrey Noah

Psychiatric Humbug

Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2020

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The authors’ insights into addiction seemed revelatory in the 1980s. But I could no more finish my current copy. Peele & Brodsky do not realize that psychiatry, like religion and some political ideologies, also engenders dependency, founded in elaborate illusions. I added my current and previous copies to the paper recycling box.