Family Secrets - by John Bradshaw (Paperback)

About the Book

The author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Homecoming and Creating Love takes us into the family's mysterious power to impact our lives. John Bradshaw explores how secrets are created, how they influence us (even if we don't know about them), the risks we take in exploring them, and more. Companion to the PBS-TV series.

Book Synopsis

What you don't know can hurt you--
but it can also lead to self-acceptance and healing.

Family Secrets gives you the tools you need to understand your family--and yourself--in an entirely new way.

In his bestselling books and compelling PBS specials, John Bradshaw has transformed our understanding of how we are shaped by our families. Now join him on this fascinating journey of discovery, which starts with your life today and takes you back through the conflicts, the strengths, and the weaknesses of your parents' generation--and even your grandparents'. Using a powerful technique for exploring your "family tree," you'll trace the visible and invisible patterns that have influenced you. You'll learn about family secrets that are healthy and necessary, and also about the secrets that can limit your wholeness and freedom--even if you don't know they exist.

This work is sometimes painful, but it is always enlightening--filled with the kind of "aha" moments and realizations that make everything fall into place. With John Bradshaw's guidance, you will come to a new appreciation and acceptance of yourself. You will also be able to build more open, honest, and loving relationships with the people who matter most.

About the Author

John Bradshaw was educated for the Roman Catholic priesthood and took advanced degrees in psychology, philosophy, and theology before becoming a professional counselor. He is the author of such major bestsellers as Family Secrets, Healing the Shame That Binds You, Homecoming, and Creating Love. He lives in Houston, Texas, and gives lectures and workshops nationwide.