Chasing Rescue is a heartfelt guide to understanding, surviving, and healing from narcissistic abuse. Written by Tonya McBean and Dr. Mishel Rych, the book combines intimate storytelling with therapeutic insights. McBean recounts her own harrowing experience of living with a narcissistic partner, from the early love-bombing to the eventual unraveling of her life, while Dr. Rych offers clinical context and coping strategies to help others navigate similar abuse. Together, they provide not only validation but also a structured path toward reclaiming one’s identity, self-worth, and peace.

McBean’s writing is vulnerable and bold. Her story of enduring emotional, financial, and psychological abuse is gripping, and at times, it made me angry, heartbroken, and fiercely protective of her and her children. The strength it must’ve taken to survive, let alone write about it so openly, is staggering. There were moments I had to set the book down just to sit with the heaviness. But then I’d pick it back up, because she also writes with hope. She shows us what healing looks like. It’s not a smooth climb, but a jagged, stubborn trek with bruises and breakthroughs. That authenticity made it impossible not to root for her.

Dr. Rych’s sections are where the light really comes in. Her insights explain the patterns and psychology behind narcissistic behavior and how it messes with a person’s mind and soul. She breaks down clinical terms in a way that feels like a friend gently guiding you through a storm. The blend of practical advice, spiritual encouragement, and psychological framing helps the book land its punches without leaving you hopeless. I especially appreciated the call to action, that healing is our responsibility, not our fault. That resonated with me.

This book is not just a memoir, and it’s not just a self-help guide. It’s a lifeline. I’d recommend Chasing Rescue to anyone stuck in the confusion of an abusive relationship, to those recovering from one, or even to people supporting someone through it. If you’ve ever doubted your reality or felt alone in your pain, this book will show you that you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. It’s messy, it’s painful, and it’s real, but it’s also full of strength and redemption.

Pages: 134 | ASIN : B0F9BBK62J