Christopher Kennedy Lawford Books

The world-renowned therapist and author of the groundbreaking self-help classic, The Emotionally Abused Woman, delves into one of the most destructive and powerful weapons of the abuser: shame.

This prescriptive book by an internationally renowned therapist shows emotionally abused people how to help themselves. It also shows emotionally abusive people how to stop abusing. It helps people in emotionally abusive relationships determine whether their relationship is worth saving or not.

Are you too nice for your own good? Do family members manipulate you? Do coworkers take advantage of you? If this sounds familiar, this breakthrough guide offers insights on how to overcome the pressure to please others and embrace your true self. Renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women escape emotionally abusive relationships, provides strategies to take control of your life and prioritize self-care. Engel explains that being overly nice can make women easy targets for emotional, physical, and sexual victimization. She identifies seven types of Nice Girls and helps you recognize which might apply to you. The guide encourages you to assess whether the Nice Girl Syndrome is keeping you in abusive or manipulative situations and offers ways to change limiting beliefs and behaviors. You will learn to confront the patterns that keep you stuck in a Nice Girl role and replace them with healthier, empowering alternatives. The book includes inspiring stories of women who have found the strength to stand up for themselves. Filled with wise advice, practical exercises, and empowering steps, this guide will challenge and inspire you to take control of your life and become your own strong woman.

The son of actor Peter Lawford and JFK's sister, Patricia, describes his privileged childhood alongside the offspring of other famous celebrities and politicians and his struggles with alcohol and heroin addiction