Who Could Ever Love You by Mary L. Trump | Book Review & Analysis of a Heart-Wrenching Memoir

[Music] welcome back to RIS farta book review today we're delving into a powerful and emotional Memoir who could ever love you a family Memoir by Mary L Trump PhD released on September 10th 2024 this book offers a deep and personal exploration of family Dynamics and Trauma Mary Trump a clinical psychologist presents a raw and honest look at her family's history particularly focusing on her father Freddy Trump and his fraught relationship with his father Fred Trump Fred Trump was a towering figure in the family driven by an intense pursuit of success and power his expectations were unrelenting and his eldest son Freddy was often found wanting Freddy was deemed too sensitive and tooo involved in interest outside of the real estate Empire that Fred hoped he would inherit Mary Trump's Memoir details how Freddy's life was marred by alcoholism and a deep sense of inadequacy leading to a tragic end at just 42 years old Freddy died alone in an emergency room cut off from the family that was supposed to support him Mary's portrayal of this painful Legacy reveals the the high personal costs of her grandfather's ambition and cruelty the book has garnered significant attention and praise People magazine named it one of the best books of September and the week included it in their list of riveting reads for the month critics like Molly jong-fast have described it as brilliant praising its lyrical yet Stark portrayal of the Trump family's dysfunction Publishers Weekly and kirkus have both awarded its starred reviews for its authenticity and detailed insights however not all feedback has been positive some readers feel that Mary Trump places too much blame on her family for her father's struggles arguing that Freddy's own decisions and lifestyle choices such as heavy smoking and drinking also contributed to his downfall despite this the Memoirs emotional depth and Mary's candid Reflections offer a compelling look at the effects of toxic family Dynamics who could ever love you is more than just a family story it's a profound examination of how ambition and the Quest for approval can destroy relationships and individuals if you're interested in exploring themes of personal trauma and family Legacy this Memoir is definitely worth a read if you've read the book share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to like comment and subscribe for more book reviews and literary insights thanks for watching and see you in the next video on risara book review