Typically I don't bother to read, let alone purchase an independently published book. Be it right or wrong, my opinion has been if the author couldn't find a publisher to pick up his or her work, then it probably isn't that great a read. This book single-handedly proves that assumption wrong.

I was led to this book from a Facebook group that the author admins, which, unsurprisingly, is a support group for children of parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The author spends the first couple chapters helping the reader to identify behavioral patterns that are indicative of NPD, while also relating some of her own experiences dealing with her mother. Later in the book she coaches the reader on how to move beyond past hurts, forgive, and how best to be at peace with the NPD parent.

This is a great resource. Tina knows what she is talking about, and communicates her knowledge & experience on the subject in a clear and well-organized manner. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who suspects that they are dealing with a parent with NPD. ( )