Why Can't I Change?: How to Conquer Your Self-Destructive Patterns (Paperback) by Shirley Impellizzeri

from ChickLitFan

Why Can't I Change explains various styles of parental attachment, and how those styles show up in adults. The author explains the biology of the brain, how it is affected by parental behavior, and how the child's brain then reacts to other people as the child grows up. She is careful to avoid bl...

from nmarun

I felt the book to concentrate on two main points - what kind of a parent you are and how to improve your relationship with your significant other. Although there are complete books on both these, this one gives a new perspective on the topics, especially the one for parenting. The exercises that...

from smithwil

Dr. I writes very well, easy to read. Be aware that "attachment" is her field, so she sees the world through this lens. That being said, the research on which this book is based seems solid, at this time. Secondly, much of the recommended action, including in Chapter ending exercises, is not new,...

from Cariola

This book provided a lot of insights, and yes, I did recognize myself in many of the author's examples. I'm less sure that the strategies for overcoming one's learned reactions are helpful; sixty-plus years of avoidance and shutting down emotions won't easily be overcome. Nonetheless, I would rec...

from sstaheli

I found this book to be not only informative but genuinely interesting. More importantly, it prompted some important questions and reflection on the answers. I haven't come across a book quite like this before, and I appreciated the unique approach and insight offered by the author. This is the k...