Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward and Donna Frazier (Link To The Book)
The main message in this book is about going from point A; - being a victim unconscious of how your own behavior can contribute to sending the wrong messages to "Blackmailers", to point B;- being more conscious and centered in how you choose to respond thereby stepping out of the victim role. Its about how to achieve empowerment in the face of seemingly impossible situations.
I just wish there were some guidance about how to be kind to you if you realize that you may be doing some blackmailing yourself. It's interesting also that specific mental illness labels are not attributed to the blackmailers. I haven't decided if this helps or hinders the message. The sun has not yet risen in the dark forest I find myself lost in. Yet, this book has become my predawn light. I can begin to see there are more paths than the one I've been on. ;-}
Overall, this book is practical, practicable, and effective.
Note: While all of the books mentioned in Psychology Book of the Day will deal with the human mind, not all of them are purely scientific. Some books deal with persuasion, productivity, social interaction, or look closely at consumer behavior. With that caveat, let’s begin.
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