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In his book, family therapist Evan Imber-Black (1998) explores the complexity of secrets in family life. Using material from case studies, 4 types of secrets and their different response requirements are discussed: (1) sweet secrets, (2) essential secrets, (3) toxic secrets and (4) dangerous secrets. The author shows how new secrets, are being created even as old taboos are broken. She also shows how thoughtless "truth telling" (often modeled by daytime talk shows) can create years of dangerous fallout. The book offers the reader realistic guidance on a range of issues related to secrets.