I have recommended this book to many of my patients, very helpful and insightful (for me too). Helps to understand why we do certain things that contribute to our dysfunctional being
Most families are dysfunctional but if your's really really is then this book is great. Even if you're going to have kids it's a great book. We all have parents so one part or another is bound to relate.
Hard to love a book about something so sad. A great read for those of us trying to break the cycle of abuse when making our own families, but also helpful for better understanding a troubled childhood