The Attachment Effect: Exploring the Powerful Ways Our Earliest Bond Shapes Our Relationships and Lives

One person avoids any closeness, while for another, life without a loved one is unthinkable. After leaving a troubling relationship marked by anxious avoidance, science journalist Peter Lowenheim immersed himself in attachment theory by John Bowlby to understand the reasons behind his failed romance. His life changed completely after he determined which attachment style had been influencing him since the earliest years. In his book, full of research, expert interviews, and a candid personal story, he explains how understanding your attachment style can affect not only your relationships, but also your well-being and career. Even if uncontrolled events in childhood led you in the wrong direction.