Book · 2008 · Family & Relationships
The Drama of the Gifted Child
The Search for the True Self
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I mean, he could have given it a title like Drama of the Gifted Child or one of those other books.
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And how wonderful as traumatizing as my childhood was to have create a sense of self it you know reading drama of the gifted child I understand that you know in retrospect my identity became about accomplishment.
Why people recommend it
The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller is a classic psychological text that examines how childhood trauma and parental expectations can shape identity, often driving individuals to base their self-worth on accomplishment. Jillian Turecki mentioned the well-known book on The Rich Roll Podcast in November 2025 as an example of a striking title her father could have chosen. Similarly, Laverne Cox discussed reading the book on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in August 2024, explaining that it helped her understand how, despite a traumatizing childhood, her identity became deeply attached to achievement. Both podcast appearances highlighted the enduring relevance of the book in understanding self-awareness, personal history, and the psychological roots of adult behavior.
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Jillian Turecki I mean, he could have given it a title like Drama of the Gifted Child or one of those other books. 1
“I mean, he could have given it a title like Drama of the Gifted Child or one of those other books.”
Laverne Cox and how wonderful as traumatizing as my childhood was to have create a sense of self it you know reading dr… 1
“and how wonderful as traumatizing as my childhood was to have create a sense of self it you know reading drama of the gifted child I understand that you know in retrospect my identity became about accomplishment”
