There was no such thing as PAS back in the 80's. I researched & educated myself when I heard about it first when it was known as thr, "Silent Epidemic". I was never silent about my situation. I am the Targeted parent. I saw what he was doing, along with his parents, fiancee, divorce atty., quack Psy. the Court & the despicable Rabbi. I am a fighter. I lost many battles but won the war but it was too late. 26 yrs. for me but I still have HOPE. I got involved with the Websites, support grps.& read many books. This is a horror. This evil totally changed the trajectory of my & my child's life. My parents died w/o ever seeig him after 15. Narcissism is pure evil....period. This book is wonderful. My library in my state did not have it so they got it for me from out of state. A must read for the Targeted Parents & The Estranged Adult Children. They have no clue. Educate yourself on PAS, it's a must!!1!