Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir

by PhD Mary L. Trump

Description

In this searching family memoir, the author revisits her childhood within a wealthy, fiercely competitive dynasty shaped by ambition, secrecy, and conditional love. At its center is her father, a sensitive and accomplished man whose dreams and struggles unfold beneath the crushing expectations of his powerful family. Blending intimate recollection with psychological insight, the narrative explores alcoholism, parental abandonment, grief, and the lasting effects of emotional cruelty. Unsparing yet deeply personal, it offers a revealing portrait of family power and the scars left when approval is treated as something to be earned.

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St. Martin's Press

Published Sep 10, 2024

279 pages

ISBN: 9781250278487

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Details

First Published

2024

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir by Mary L. Trump, PhD.

Alcoholism/Substance Use
Death/Grief
Childhood Neglect
Emotional Abuse
Mental and Physical Illness