Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome2007

"Parental alienation syndrome (PAS), occurs when one parent, often in response to divorce or separation, successfully manipulates a child to turn against the other (targeted) parent. In its most extreme form, children report that they despise or are frightened of the targeted parent, and refuse to have any relationship with him or her. Researchers are just beginning to study the ramifications of PAS on the child victims.In this groundbreaking book, Baker describes the long-term impact of PAS, which may include depression, divorce, substance abuse, trust issues, and alienation from one's own children.".

"Based on a series of confidential research interviews with individuals who believe that they were child victims of PAS, the book provides an adult's perspective and voice to the experience...