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Summary: A very useful and straightforward book
Review: I was given this book as a christmas gift - ironically by one of the people in my life who uses obligational emotional blackmail on me! The first half of the book gives examples of the types of behaviour that can be described as emotional blackmail, and then the second half gives strategies on how to deal with it. The many case studies are interesting, and I often found myself thinking "that's JUST how so-and-so talks to me." It helped me to recognise just how often I've been giving in to manipulative behaviour, and I've gradually begun to make changes. Thank you Susan! I would also recommend 'Toxic Parents' by Susan Forward - a book that made me weep with relief, as it described and explained how some harmful family patterns come about, and can be overcome.
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Summary: Should be taught in every high school across America
Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this offering from Susan Forward. She gives clear, practical information and advice on how to evict emotional blackmail from your life, AND maintain a relationship with the blackmailer!I have given a copy of this book to my brother, my friend, my sister-in-law, and have suggested that several clients read it. I suggest that you read it, too.
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Summary: A Life Saver
Review: I was recommended this book from a friend. I desperately needed help dealing with my sister who had total control over me and I was at risk to lose my husband and children. The minute I started reading this book I knew that my life had just been saved. I can't thank my friend enough for recommending this book. It was just what I needed. I ran out and bought the book and a highlighter so I could truly remember everything. I saw my sister even in the first few paragraphs of the book. I have read a lot of books but never have I ever read a book that had such a profound effect on me. I hope to someday be able to properly thank my friend and I send my thanks to Susan Forward.
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Summary: WOW
Review: I'd been turned off by the title of "Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them" but when I saw "Emotional Blackmail" I had to give it a try. I didn't realize at the time it was the same author. My initial reaction to the title held true throughout. I don't write in books but this one has !!! written all over it. More people should realize the simple truths that are illustrated and discussed in this little volumn.
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Summary: ohhhhh bbbzzzzz
Review: if are kids get this bad were beinging punnished love that has no boundiers won't you agree dear.
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Summary: A Lifeline
Review: Stumbling across this book was like someone throwing me a lifeline. All of a sudden, there was a name for what I was existing, (not living) through. So many times as I read through the lists of "Tools of the Trade" in chapter 4, I have recognized manipulative behaviour techniques that were being used with great effectivness on me personally. (and also a few that I may have been guilty of using myself) The section on "Maintaining a Strong Connection" and the use of children as a weapon, was so applicable to my own situation, that the authors could have used my experiences in writing this case study. My copy of this book has many page tags stuck on various pages all through it, so I can refer quickly to a section for reasurance and strategy when dealing with major emotional blackmail. I have refered this book to several friends and they also have found it particularly useful. These days, when I am confronted with Fear,Obligation and Guilt tactics, coming from any source, my response is to say to myself, ah! yes, I recognise that line. Thanks Susan and Donna
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Summary: A Lifeline
Review: Stumbling across this book was like someone throwing me a lifeline. All of a sudden, there was a name for what I was existing, (not living) through. So many times as I read through the lists of "Tools of the Trade" in chapter 4, I have recognized manipulative behaviour techniques that were being used with great effectivness on me personally. (and also a few that I may have been guilty of using myself) The section on "Maintaining a Strong Connection" and the use of children as a weapon, was so applicable to my own situation, that the authors could have used my experiences in writing this case study. My copy of this book has many page tags stuck on various pages all through it, so I can refer quickly to a section for reasurance and strategy when dealing with major emotional blackmail. I have refered this book to several friends and they also have found it particularly useful. These days, when I am confronted with Fear,Obligation and Guilt tactics, coming from any source, my response is to say to myself, ah! yes, I recognise that line. Thanks Susan and Donna
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Summary: An absolute MUST READ for everyone!
Review: Susan's book is fantastic. The information is priceless. I was trapped in a fog for many years, and after reading this book, my eyes opened WIDE. Now, I not only see how others manipulate with emotions, but also how I've manipulated myself! This should be part of the infamous "Manual" we should get when we're born!!
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Summary: You Don't Have to Pay
Review: The authors deal with the types of emotional blackmail in clear, plain examples. You may be surprised at how many you recognize in the behavior of others around you. They offer exercises and practical suggestions for coping with the blackmailer's games. The one that really got me thinking is called, "I can stand it," wherein you remind yourself over and over that the other person is trying to blackmail you, and you don't have to give in. It's helpful when dealing with someone trying to pressure you - and also leads to the realization that you don't have to stand it, you can always choose to get out. If you have an emotional blackmailer anywhere in your life (even at work), get this book.
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Summary: Excellent and great solutions
Review: The book goes into great depth about emotional blackmailers, and their techniques. Dr. Forward explains how the black mailer did not wake up one morning and decide to be a miserable so and so, but how they come to be how they are.
The best part of the book is the strategies to cope with a manipulator and to attack the issue, and not get back into the old lose-lose sparring match.
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