Many people have the tormenting feeling of living in an inner prison: They do not feel truly free and comfortable in their own skins. In their despair, they expend a great deal of energy in trying to find themselves or realize their full potential. This effort usually involves seeking a solution to the problem with inappropriate means, which actually increases their lack of freedom.
This book is primarily targeted at those who are afflicted by narcissism. It describes the origin, development, and possibilities for healing narcissism.

Heinz-Peter Röhr practiced psychotherapy at a clinic for substance abuse treatment in Bad Fredeburg, Germany, for more than thirty years. He is the author of numerous long-selling self-help titles, and his books have been translated into many languages. For further information, please visit the author's Website.

Foreword
The Iron Stove (Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales, No. 127)
Introduction
In the Days When Wishing Was Still of Some Use
Deprivation of Feelings
Escape into a Relationship
Two People Magically Attract Each Other
The Courage of Despair
Glass Mountains and Cutting Swords
The Search for the Beloved
The Unloved Parts of the Self
The Three Needles and the Glass Mountain
The Trip Across the Lake or Remembering
In the Castle of Inauthentic Feelings or The False Self
Awakened to Love
The Trip Back to the Personal Kingdom
The Journey Across the Lake or The Spiritual Rebirth
Two Kingdoms or The True Self
The Redemption of the King's Daughter or Feminine Narcissism
Peace with the Parents
Appendix
The Narcissistic Society
Interactions with Iron Stove People in the Workplace
The Feelings Tree - A Model
A Brief Overview of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)