Betrayal Trauma : The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse

Psychologist Jennifer Freyd's breakthough theory explaining the phenomenon of forgotten abuse shows how psychogenic amnesia not only happens but, if the abuse occurs at the hands of a parent or caregiver, is often necessary for survival. Freyd's book will give embattled professionals, beleagured abuse survivors, and the confused public a new, clear understanding of the lifelong effects and treatment of child abuse. 20 illustrations.