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Gemiedene Schlüssel examines the lasting effects of childhood environments and parental practices on individuals’ psychological development and life trajectories. Drawing on a range of case studies—including the lives of Picasso, Nietzsche, and Stalin—she demonstrates how unquestioned or abusive child-rearing can alter the human body and soul. The book offers insights into child psychology, violence, giftedness, and creative ability, highlighting the critical interplay between parent–child relations and psychological trauma.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology
Authors: Alice Miller
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