{"title":"Kathleen Saxton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Saxton\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into parenting and personal growth, blending heartfelt storytelling with practical guidance. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eMy Parent the Peacock\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSly and Mighty\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to reflect on family dynamics and the journey towards self-awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect compassionate narratives that illuminate the challenges and joys of family life, paired with thoughtful advice to nurture resilience and understanding. Saxton’s books resonate with anyone seeking deeper connections within themselves and their loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-parent-the-peacock-by-kathleen-saxton-9781399822596","title":"My Parent the Peacock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'A compelling portrait of narcissism' Charlotte Cripps, \u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'I made notes in the margin - \"Yes! This!\" - on almost every page.' Susannah Jowitt, \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your future. \u003ci\u003eMy Parent the Peacock\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate, insightful and clear-eyed guide to recovery that validates your lived experience while offering practical steps towards healing and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemythologising some of the ideas around narcissistic behaviours, acclaimed therapist Kathleen Saxton starts by explaining what narcissism is, and isn't, and why it seems to be on the increase. She offers you support to understand how having a narcissistic parent can impact your early development, and how family constellations are shaped in such households (were you the Golden Child, or the Scapegoated Child?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePulling everything together into practical and healing strategies for moving forward, the book also covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003evalidation and self-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esetting boundaries and expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003elistening to your own voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ebreaking the generational patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can escape generational trauma and find freedom; take the first steps today for a healthier, happier future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071832113388,"sku":"9781399822596","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dfd8b81096c1b9d4f9fa5b0ca53223f3.jpg?v=1765078002"},{"product_id":"sly-and-mighty-by-kathleen-saxton-9781399836876","title":"Sly and Mighty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs your CEO quietly eroding your confidence? Does your school leadership team run on fear? Is your manager prone to making grand gestures with polished, yet deeply unsettling, charisma? Does your boss seem to delight in making life for you and your team so much worse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe live in a world where confidence is mistaken for competence, and dominance for strength. Across politics, business and everyday workplaces—including yours—a damaging leadership style has taken hold, defined by low empathy, excessive control and performative reassurance that conceals real harm. In \u003ci\u003eSly and Mighty\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton reveals how narcissistic leadership operates both loudly and invisibly. Whether overt or covert, it corrodes culture, silences dissent and leaves people anxious, confused and diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a diagnostic guide, this book combines high-stakes case studies with the latest research on workplace narcissism to offer clear insight and practical therapeutic strategies. Saxton helps you recognise unhealthy dynamics, protect your self-worth and reclaim agency. From high finance to the voluntary sector, \u003ci\u003eSly and Mighty\u003c\/i\u003e is both a map and a mirror for anyone seeking healthier leadership—and a healthier relationship with power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734527099116,"sku":"9781399836876","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399836876-sly-and-mighty.jpg?v=1781221371"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kathleen-saxton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}