 [Larger view] | Betrayal Trauma: The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse
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| Outstanding book; author has been grossly misrepresented | |
| Betrayal Trauma, I believe, is a truly exceptional book. As many people have commented, Dr. Freyd's objectivity and good sense in the face of quite a bit of controversy is truly extraordinary. She deserves praise for this. Betrayal Trauma discusses "the logic of forgotten abuse," makes the scientific case for it, and presents methods by which the scientific understanding can proceed. Dr. Freyd has endured a lot of criticism, including some harassment tactics such as picketing. I agree with the New York Times that it is to her great credit that she has not responded with anger, but maintained a professional tone in this book. | |
| Uncommon Objectivity | |
| Because of her parents attacks on Dr. Freyd, I'd expected to find some of her justifible anger in the pages of this book. I did not. Dr. Freyd is logical, objective, and professional in her handling of this sensitive subject. She adds a somewhat new perspective to the old story of sexual abuse and betrayal. An excellent addition to any therapist's or survivor's library. | |
| Excellent | |
| I consider this book one of a small handful that really goes to the core of understanding trauma and its influence. Other such books include works by Alice Miller, Konrad Stettbacher, and Mortan Schatzman (Soul Murder; out of print; not the book by the same title by Leonard Schengold). |
