Mary Trump writes extensively about her family, most notably her grandfather, Fred Trump; her father, Freddy Trump; and her uncle, Donald Trump. She delves into her grandfather's upbringing, and into his later relationships with his wife and children. Fred was not an emotionally supportive father and it's clear that this lack negatively affected his children. Mary (Fred's wife) did not attempt to moderate the harsh influence of her husband, but instead left the child-rearing to Fred, not trying to correct Donald's bullying behavior that was evident from a young age.
I found this book a fascinating look at family relationships by a psychologist who knows the family quite well, having grown up in the midst of it. Her vingettes capture a family whose values didn't seem to include love and emotional support. The writing flows well and the index is quite useful.
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