The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self

The classic work on the enduring effects of childhood trauma

“Rare and compelling in its compassion and its unassuming eloquence.” —New York

Why are many of the most successful people plagued by feelings of emptiness and alienation? This wise and profound book has provided millions of readers with an answer—and has helped them to apply it to their own lives.

Far too many of us had to learn as children to hide our own feelings, needs, and memories skillfully in order to meet our parents' exp...