Susan Forward, PhD, is an internationally renowned therapist, lecturer, and author. Her books include the number-one New York Times bestsellers Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them and Toxic Parents. In addition to her private practice, she has served as a therapist, instructor, and consultant in numerous Southern California psychiatric and medical facilities.
From the author of Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them: dealing with everything from little white lies to serious deception.
Forward has written several self-help classics about lousy, damaging relationships (Emotional Blackmail; Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them). Once again, she combines gentle empathy with no-nonsense advice as she examines men who lie to women and what women can do about it. Her goal, she writes, addressing women who have been lied to, is to "transform the wounds of betrayal and deception into the wisdom that will illuminate your path." From sexual infidelity to financial disaster, hidden addictions to secret ex-wives, Forward focuses on the serious lies that "involve an intent to deceive" and always "harm us and our relationships." She explains men's various motives, beliefs and behavior patterns, as well as women's frequent denial, "collusion" and acceptance of blame. Forward clearly describes the kind of liar she calls "the sociopath" and sternly warns women to steer clear of the beast and, if already involved with one, to "leave immediately." She then moves on to specific steps for confronting the (non-sociopathic) liar with the reality of his behavior and advises women how to set conditions for continuing the relationship and how to get support from friends, family and professional counselors. Buttressing her advice with examples from her practice, Forward offers some straight talk to women who may have forgotten what candor sounds like. (Jan.)
In this landmark book, Forward describes how lying and betrayal
take place in loving relationships. In this practical guide, filled
with helpful clinical anecdotes, she shows how people can move to
new dimensions of love and healing. A must read!--Rabbi
Levi Meier, Ph.D., chaplain, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, clinical
psychologist, author of Moses, the Prince of Egypt: His Life,
Legend & Message for Our Lives
Lying is a surefire way to demolish self-esteem and destroy
relationships. This very useful guide shows us how to detect lies
in those we love, confront the liar, and work through the betrayal
so we emerge stronger and wiser.--Ellen McGrath, PH.D.,
chair, American Psychological Association, National Task Force on
Women and Depression
Susan Forward does it again with this powerful book that will go a
long way toward helping women regain their balance and self-esteem
in the aftermath of betrayal.--June M. Reinisch, Ph.D.,
director emeritus, the Kinsey Institute, author of The Kinsey
Institute New Report on Sex
Susan Forward's wisdom and compassion shines through in this
excellent guide for women about a potentially devastating
experience in their lives. Fascinating reading!--Susan
Jeffers, Ph.D., author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
and End the Struggle and Dance with Life
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