"Have you ever seen an artisanal fisherman plunge his hands into a river’s waters and catch a fish bare-handed? My friend, Dr. Miguel Ángel Núñez, does just that with this difficult topic he has chosen to 'fish.' He immerses himself in the complex implications of the matter of honoring relentlessly toxic parents. Like a fish in open waters, the subject is slippery—it is easier to see it pass by than to even touch it.

The author did not just dare—he ventured into the depths of the subject and captured it. The reader will not have to dive into a library; Dr. Núñez, backed by a wealth of clinical psychological experience, has already done the work diligently, with investigative rigor and balance, but above all, with the human tact and sensitivity required.

We need more authors willing to wade in beyond their knees when fishing for intricate topics. Many of us fish, but in household aquariums.

Anyone who reads this book will see the author emerge completely soaked, ink dripping from his pen. The reader who engages with it will come away thoroughly splashed. I wholeheartedly recommend its reading and dissemination." (Dr. Juan Francisco Altamirano)

Dr. Miguel Ángel Núñez is a therapist specializing in couples and families, a family mediator, and a writer. He runs his private practice and has also been a university professor for more than three decades. An international speaker, he lives in Spain with his wife, close to his children and beloved grandchildren. Author of more than 90 books.