RUTH H. (swaptions) reviewed on 6/23/2006 + 28 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Fascinating but painful to read, Julie Gregory's autobiographical work tells the story of a wounded, abused mother who seeks the attention, glory, and drama she needs by taking her "sickly" daughter from doctor to doctor. Munchauesen by proxy, as demonstrated in this book, is a complex mix of physical/mental/emotional abuse and manipulation that engulfs generations of a family. Mercifully, the story ends on a hopeful note as Gregory wills herself toward healthy adulthood and seeks to bring an end to the cycle of dysfunction in her family.

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