From Publishers Weekly
In a book directed at anyone who has ever felt betrayed, personally or professionally, New Jersey family therapist Greer and freelancer Rosen apply standard psychological theories to "the hundreds of trust decisions people make in their daily lives." Using vignettes from Greer's clinical practice and television shows, the authors cover many types of betrayal that extend beyond sexual infidelity. They cite trust as a value ranked high by most Americans; and, as this investigation demonstrates, there are ways to identify, prevent and recover from a breach of trust, as well as rebuild shattered self-confidence. Little here will be news to self-help devotees, but there are insightful passages on forgiveness-how to profess it and how to accept it-as well as a decalogue of positives for psychological health produced by men and women who have attended Greer's seminars.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
According to licensed marriage and family therapist Greer (Adult Sibling Rivalry, Fawcett, 1993), trust is a basic human need essential for our existence. When someone who is expected to be there for you lets you down, the sense of betrayal is profound and devastating. Given the centrality and power of this need, it is surprising that although some of the world's most renowned theoreticians have tried to examine the intriguing nature of trust, no one until now has applied the psychological theories meaningfully to the hundreds of trust decisions people make in their daily lives. In Part 1, Greer discusses the roots of trust, blind trust, and the reasons betrayers betray. In the second part, she reveals the many faces of betrayal, i.e., rivals, admirers, and users. Finally, she focuses on the fallout from betrayal?revenge, confrontation, apology, and how to trust ourselves again. Writing in a clear, compassionate style, Greer uses personal narratives to illustrate the different situations in which people are betrayed. The first of its kind, this work is highly recommended for all public libraries.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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