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Cinderella: A Tale of Narcissism and Self-Harm
A narcissistic mother. An envious sister. A heroine burdened with shame who ends up marrying a prince not so different from her mother and does not live happily-ever-after.A vivid retelling of the classic tale, steeped in psychological realism, from the author of SNOW WHITE AT THE DWARF COLONY and RAPUNZELMOTHER.All three titles are now available in a single volume, GRIM, with an essay by the author exploring the themes of narcissism, shame, and self-injury in his work.
- GenresMental Health
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 22, 2013
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About the author
Joseph Burgo
10 books119 followersI'm a clinical psychologist and I write a blog about psychotherapy issues called After Psychotherapy. I also blog for Psychology Today and PsychCentral.
As a young man, I published a couple of works of genre fiction and I still write fiction, though lately my website and my new book on psychological defense mechanisms has taken most of my time.
I work with clients all over the work by Skype video and I love my practice. I have three children, two in college and one in high school. Apart from writing and my practice, I study classical piano, spend my summers in Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park and enjoy my family. Oh, and I cook.
As a young man, I published a couple of works of genre fiction and I still write fiction, though lately my website and my new book on psychological defense mechanisms has taken most of my time.
I work with clients all over the work by Skype video and I love my practice. I have three children, two in college and one in high school. Apart from writing and my practice, I study classical piano, spend my summers in Colorado near Rocky Mountain National Park and enjoy my family. Oh, and I cook.
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September 6, 2017
Fantastic retelling of the famous folk story; especially since it grounds the tale in the real world, unlike Disney's fairy tale.
I loved how the characters felt real. I loved how their personalities are based on psychological staples of psychoanalysis and I loved the realistic ending.
I don't have experience with self-harm but this book helped me understand where does self-harm come from.
I loved how the characters felt real. I loved how their personalities are based on psychological staples of psychoanalysis and I loved the realistic ending.
I don't have experience with self-harm but this book helped me understand where does self-harm come from.
January 20, 2019
Excellent
Not a psychological thriller but an intense look into abuse not physical but emotional. Cinderella, beautiful but empty inside. Self loathing helped her cope till she could not live
Not a psychological thriller but an intense look into abuse not physical but emotional. Cinderella, beautiful but empty inside. Self loathing helped her cope till she could not live
March 2, 2015
Horrible ending
Interesting twists on the fairytale but the ending was pretty disappointing. Maybe I just don't understand that sort of thing
Interesting twists on the fairytale but the ending was pretty disappointing. Maybe I just don't understand that sort of thing
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