My Parent the Peacock
Discovery and Recovery from Narcissistic Parenting
$31.50
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
21 October 2025
Summary
‘A compelling portrait of narcissism’ - Charlotte Cripps, *The Independent*
‘I made notes in the margin - “Yes! This!” - on almost every page.’ - Susannah Jowitt, *The Daily Mail*
The scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don’t have to define your future. My Parent the Peacock is a compassionate, insightful and clear-eyed guide to recovery that validates your lived experience whil…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399822596 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399822594 |
| Author: | Kathleen Saxton |
| Publisher: | John Murray Press |
| Imprint: | Sheldon Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 21 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 152mm x 232mm |
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Critics Review
A compelling portrait of narcissism. – Charlotte Cripps * The Independent *
I made notes in the margin - ‘Yes! This!’ - on almost every page. – Susannah Jowitt * The Daily Mail *
In My Parent the Peacock, Kathleen Saxton shines a light on the hidden wounds of children raised by narcissistic parents. With clinical expertise and deep compassion, she unpacks the lasting impact of these relationships and offers a path to understanding and healing. A vital, unflinching read for anyone seeking to break the cycle and protect the next generation. * Chris Sherwood, CEO, NSPCC *
The definitive guide to how to deal with the narcissist in your life, especially if they are your parent, and come out stronger on the other side. This book is incisive, substantive, practical, and profoundly moving. More than just a diagnosis, this is a path to recovery. Saxton empowers those affected to reclaim their voice, rediscover their identity, and believe in the possibility of healing. I finished the book feeling enlightened, uplifted, and deeply encouraged; a powerful reminder that even the most painful childhood can be the beginning of a fulfilling life. * David Lancefield, Founder, Strategy Shift *
Kathleen Saxton
Kathleen Saxton is a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and a registered member of both the UKCP & BACP. She initially trained in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Regents University and continued a further 4 years of study in Integrative and Humanistic psychotherapy at the renowned CCPE in London.
She undertook additional training in Trauma, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Narcissism, Couples Work, Hoarding, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Borderline Personality Disorder and Suicide over recent years, offering Trauma informed therapy as a specialism.
Across the last 10 years Kathleen has practiced at The Grove, The Priory and, in 2016, she co-founded her own clinical practice called Psyched Global in London.
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