Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man

By Mary L. Trump, Ph.D.

A revelatory psychological portrait of a family—and a presidency—shaped by dysfunction, cruelty, and ambition. In this #1 New York Times bestseller, clinical psychologist Mary L. Trump draws on her unique insider perspective to expose the toxic dynamics that forged one of the most controversial figures in modern American history: her uncle, Donald J. Trump.

Book Synopsis

Raised in the shadow of her grandparents’ imposing Queens home, Mary Trump witnessed firsthand the emotional neglect, manipulation, and abuse that defined the Trump household. Through vivid storytelling and clinical insight, she unpacks the formative experiences that shaped Donald Trump’s worldview—from his father Fred Sr.’s authoritarian parenting to the family’s obsession with appearances and power. With unsparing detail and unexpected wit, Mary recounts family gatherings, betrayals, and the psychological patterns that continue to ripple through American politics.

Perfect For

• Readers of political memoirs and psychological biographies
• Fans of investigative nonfiction and family sagas
• Those seeking insight into the Trump family dynamic
• Readers of Fire and Fury and The Room Where It Happened

Advance Praise

“The most devastating, most valuable and all-around best Trump book since he started running for president.”
—Politico

“Dripping with snideness, vibrating with rage, and gleaming with clarity—a deeply satisfying read.”
—Kirkus (starred review)

“Mary Trump comes closer than anyone to describing the making of a seemingly heartless person who won his way to the White House.”
—CNN

About the Author

Mary L. Trump, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and the niece of Donald J. Trump. She holds a doctorate from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies and has taught graduate-level courses in trauma, psychopathology, and developmental psychology. Her work combines academic rigor with personal insight to illuminate the psychological underpinnings of power and dysfunction.

Other Related Titles

• The Reckoning by Mary L. Trump
• Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff
• Fear by Bob Woodward
• Unhinged by Omarosa Manigault Newman

Product Details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: July 14, 2020
• Format: Hardcover / Paperback / eBook / Audiobook
• ISBN: 9781982141462
• Pages: 240