47 pages • 1 hour read
Mary L. TrumpToo Much and Never Enough
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Super Short Summary
Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump details the history and complex family dynamics of the Trump family, focusing on Fred Trump Sr., Freddy Trump, and Donald Trump. The book examines how these dynamics influenced Donald's personality and behavior, from childhood through his presidency. Mary L. Trump describes the family's legacy in real estate, emotional neglect, and the long-term impacts on mental health and behavior. The book discusses alcohol addiction and emotional neglect.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mary L. Trump’s Too Much and Never Enough offers a deeply personal and critical perspective on Donald Trump, blending psychological insights with familial anecdotes. Readers praised its candidness and intimate look into the Trump family dynamics, though some found it overly vindictive. The narrative is compelling but may not convince staunch Trump supporters.
Who Should Read Too Much and Never Enough?
Readers who appreciate Too Much and Never Enough by Mary L. Trump often enjoy psychological insights mixed with political intrigue, similar to Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury or Bob Woodward’s Fear. They typically seek behind-the-scenes perspectives on influential figures and value personal narratives that reveal the psychological underpinnings of public personas.
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Biography • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2020
Adult
18+ years
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