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Toward a New Psychology of Women
Published in Paperback by Beacon Press (1987)
Author: Jean Baker Miller
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a timeless classic about dominant/subordinate relationships
This small and important book gives a timeless and cogent description of the dynamics between dominants and subordinates. Though the examples are specific to the relationships between men and women, the model offered stands up in an examination of dominant/subordinate relationships between any two groups or individuals. I discovered my own relationship with my sister (and vestiges of the dominant/subordinate in our relationship continue well into our adulthood). Continuously in print since 1976, Miller's little book is destined to remain in print as a classic, yet with a tiny bit of promotion from the publisher, it could easily become a current bestseller.

Allowed more insights into myself than any other book.
Jean Baker Miller has done a magnificient job of illustrating major developmental issues for men and women. The title is deceiving, because it doesn't express the power and depth of her thinking as it applies to both genders.

A major contribution, by the author, is her recognition of the roles of dominants and subordinates. This phenomenon appears in almost all aspects of our lives. People in either role learn, the important concept is to understand what they learn. Jean Baker Miller focused on the role of men and women as they fulfill this dominant, subordinate relationship and the learning that stems from these roles.

When I read her book it was like I was standing in front of a full-length mirror that reflected a picture of my emotional state. I was able to see that my emotional state was half empty. My feminine qualities had been forced from my being, and I was unhappily overrun by my masculine self. Her book allowed me a map from which to start to reintegrate the feminine into my being. It allowed me to cry for the isolation of my masculine self and welcome the strength of my feminine. The reflections I received helped me rearrange my values to allow myself to be both empathetic and strong. In one sense it allowed me to understand my own intelligence. I defined my intelligence as the energy created by the unbroken path between my heart and mind. Intelligence is the product of this synergistic connection. When this connection is blocked or broken my intelligence is not in force.

My work with leaders in organizations is strongly influenced by the discoveries I made will reading this book. I hope you take the time to reflect on these difficult, but crucial issues.


The Healing Connection : How Women Form Connections in Both Therapy and in Life
Published in Paperback by Beacon Press (1998)
Authors: Jean Baker Miller and Irene Pierce Stiver
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An approach to psychology that women will embrace
This book was recommended to me by a professional in the field. I poured over it's theory, built of moving examples, rather easy and engrossing to read. Now I see that a desire for connection is not a weakness, but a strength.

This book demonstrates how traditional psychology is based on a male point of view, and it reveals some of the unknown about healthly "life-giving" attitudes. Read this quickly, before you buy into an archaic model once again. Amazing, in this day and age, that this light has not been shed on us before.


Hacia una nueva psicología de la mujer
Published in Hardcover by Paidos (2000)
Author: Jean Baker Miller
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Psychoanalysis and Women.
Published in Paperback by Viking Press (1973)
Author: Jean Baker, Comp. Miller
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Psychoanalysis and Women: Contributions to New Theory and Therapy.
Published in Textbook Binding by Brunner-Routledge (1973)
Author: Jean Baker, Comp. Miller
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Toward a New Psychology of Woman
Published in Paperback by Beacon Press (1977)
Author: Jean Baker Miller
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