According to this text, one's capacity to mature depends in large part on our ability to transfer hero worship from parents to people outside the family. This book illustrates the thesis by investigating Sigmund Freud's own ego ideals, showing how he was influenced by his father.
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If You Can't Trust Your Mother, Whom Can You Trust?
Soul Murder, Psychoanalysis and Creativity
- 336pages
- 12 heures de lecture
Exploring the profound impact of parental relationships on children's development, this book delves into an author's life and works, highlighting both positive and negative influences from his parents. Each chapter provides insights into the author's experiences and how they shape his writing, offering a nuanced understanding of the psychic ties that persist throughout life. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the complexities of familial bonds and their lasting effects on creativity and identity.
Exploring the theme of personal growth amidst childhood trauma, the book delves into the experiences of extraordinary talents as they navigate their creative journeys. Shengold highlights the unique gifts and solutions these individuals employ in their quest to reconnect with their maternal figures, shedding light on the universal longing for nurturing and understanding. Through this lens, the narrative examines the intricate relationship between creativity and the impact of early life challenges.
Soul murder
Seelenmord - die Auswirkungen von Missbrauch und Vernachlässigung in der Kindheit
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