Reading this book is like getting repeatedly punched in the face. Dr. Gibson really knows what she is talking about. Not only does she spend time with cause and effect, the different types of emotionally immature adults, the different kinds of affected children, and common behavior patterns seen in both, as well as case studies from her own personal experiences, at its core this book is just compassionate. 

While I did see my parents hiding among these pages, I also saw myself. I found it incredibly helpful to do each of the exercises three times: one for my mother, one for my father, and one for me. Seeing yourself represented these ways isn't always a pleasant experience, but I hope it's a learning one. 

For anyone who felt lonely as a child, and maybe couldn't understand exactly why I'd recommend this book. It's highly insightful, extremely informative, and broken down into helpful chunks so it's very easy to get through. I'll probably buy my own copy and read it again.