One Sentence Summary
In her tell-all memoir, Too Much and Never Enough, Mary L. Trump Ph.D. provides readers with a scathingly candid account of how her family created the world’s most dangerous man: President Donald Trump.
Book Genre
Memoir
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of Too Much and Never Enough is Mary L. Trump’s firsthand account of the family dysfunction which enabled and continue to fuel her uncle—Donald J. Trump’s—behavior as leader of the United States.
Key Ideas
- A profound insight into the psychological aspects of the Trump family, and in particular, Mary L. Trump’s uncle Donald J. Trump.
- A closer look at how Donald Trump’s upbringing has caused him to be “the most dangerous man in the world”.
- An examination of the consequences of a culture of self-aggrandizement, rampant materialism, and cruelty.
- A unique perspective into the roots of the political divisiveness and cultural wars happening in America today.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Introduction: Mary Trump provides a brief overview of her family, the Trump family dynasty, and how her uncle Donald Trump has become the most dangerous man in the world.
- The Trauma of Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family: A detailed account of the toxic environment in which Mary Trump and the entire Trump family lived, including childhood neglect, abuse, and their father’s violent temper.
- The Making of an Unhinged Leader: Mary Trump examines Donald Trump’s rise to power and how his upbringing and perceived failures have fueled his ambition, lack of empathy, and extreme sense of entitlement.
- The Trump Brand: An in-depth look into the Trump family’s penchant for self-promotion and carefully curated public image.
- The Dark Future: Mary Trump expresses her grave fears for the future of America under Donald Trump’s leadership.
- Conclusion: Mary Trump reflects on the consequences of lettting her uncle become president.
Key Takeaways
- The Trump family’s legacy of neglect, abuse, and selfishness has enabled Donald Trump to become the world’s most dangerous man.
- Donald Trump’s unchecked ambition, egoism, and lack of empathy are the direct result of his childhood experiences.
- The Trump family has always been fundamentally obsessed with money, power, and status.
- There are serious consequences to letting Donald Trump continue to lead the United States.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Mary L. Trump, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and a New York Times bestselling author. She is the daughter of Donald Trump’s older brother Fred. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Literature from Adelphi University.
Target Audience
This book is intended for anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding of the Trump family dynamics and the potential consequences of Donald Trump’s presidency, in particular those who are interested in psychology, politics, and family dynamics.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Too Much and Never Enough was published by Simon & Schuster on July 14, 2020.