{"id":21664,"date":"2024-11-13T14:03:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T21:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=21664"},"modified":"2024-11-13T14:03:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T21:03:01","slug":"the-committed-professor-a-memoir-my-fall-from-the-lectern-to-the-psych-ward-by-kathi-n-miner-phd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=21664","title":{"rendered":"The Committed Professor A Memoir: My Fall from the Lectern to the Psych Ward by Kathi N Miner PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A raw, provocative account of narcissistic abuse, resilience, and survival.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miner, a professor of feminist psychology, makes her debut with a candid and unflinching account of her life as both an academic and a woman trapped in a toxic marriage. The memoir traces her journey from the warmth of a supportive family and a career dedicated to gender equality to the harsh reality of narcissistic manipulation and betrayal. At forty, the author appeared to have it all\u2014a beautiful home, a fulfilling career in psychology, and a commitment to women\u2019s studies. Yet beneath this carefully crafted exterior, she was trapped in a deceitful, emotionally abusive marriage. After filing for divorce, she faced an escalating wave of manipulation that ultimately led to her institutionalization. Miner\u2019s voice remains steady and resolute throughout, providing both a deeply personal narrative and an insightful critique of the patriarchal norms that perpetuate such abuse. Structured around pivotal moments of change, the chapters guide readers through Miner\u2019s struggles, her journey of self-reclamation, and her eventual path to healing. Though challenging to read, the memoir offers hope and strength to those facing similar struggles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A must-read for survivors of narcissistic or psychological abuse, scholars in psychology or law, family law professionals, and anyone interested in true stories of resilience and unexpected twists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Committed-Professor-Memoir-Lectern-Psych\/dp\/B0D3YHXJT6\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Committed-Professor-Memoir-Lectern-Psych\/dp\/B0D3YHXJT6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">KNMiner Publishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pub date May 10, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN 979-8990653504<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Price $29.99 (USD) Hardcover, $24.99 Paperback, $9.99 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A raw, provocative account of narcissistic abuse, resilience, and survival.\u00a0 Miner, a professor of feminist psychology, makes her debut with a candid and unflinching account of her life as both an academic and a woman trapped in a toxic marriage. The memoir traces her journey from the warmth of a supportive family and a career dedicated to gender equality to the harsh reality of narcissistic manipulation and betrayal. 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