What I read was very disturbing in that it hit home in so many places. The process and definitions were clear and easily identifiable.
The book helped me understand what's been going on and how it happened. In our case the history has been many many years and the programmers'/ brainwashers' support group includes the mother, stepfather, half and step-siblings and grand- parents (among others).
I suspect that this behavior is very common in divorce situations (with children) in varying degrees. This book should be given to all parents who separate/divorce in hopes that they do better by their children and work together to put their children first.
In clear, straightforward language you will learn about: -- The eight stages of programming and brainwashing: what happens during each stage, the various players and their targets -- Identifying brainwashing techniques: 12 brainwashing syndromes ? how they work and strategies for dealing with them -- Uncovering motives and strategies: identifying the driving force ? the manipulator?s purpose, rationale, and tactics -- Interviewing children: what to listen for, the questions to ask, and a chart of childrens? typical statements and what they indicate about the presence of brainwashing -- Determining the type, extent, and degree of social-psychological impact on the child, incuding diagnostic demonstrations and clues -- Intervention: countering the destructive effects on the child ? the techniques and methods, whit their risks and limitations
It?s a terrible fact: custody disputes often devolve into guerilla warfare, in which the child is subverted by one parent and turned as a weapon against the other. Children Held Hostage equips you with the understanding and practical direction needed to protect the child and the targeted parent from the results of brainwashing.