Stalking the Soul

Published France, 1998. Published in English 2004
One individual can succeed in destroying another by a process of emotional abuse. This animosity sometimes culminates in a virtual murder of the soul. Marie-France Hirigoyen is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and family therapist based in Paris. In a book of extraordinary therapeutic value - and an international bestseller - Hirigoyen writes eloquently of the aggression of emotional abuse arising from `an unconscious psychological process of destruction` consisting of either hidden or overt hostility. It is effectively possible to destabilize or even destroy someone with seemingly harmless words and hints, inferences and unspoken suggestions. Hirigoyen squarely sides with the victims of abuse in a far-reaching discussion of emotional abuse in private life, in the workplace (a long chapter), and a substantial final section that outlines the consequences of abuse and practical advice for the victim. Illustrated with graphic case stories, plus popular examples from film and literature, this book is a sophisticated yet wholly accessible read for health professionals and victims of abuse. 

Marie-France Hirigoyen's studies on victimology in both France and the USA led her to further research in the areas of stalking and emotional abuse
Paperback. 211 pages
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