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Truly fantastic book! Extremely well researched with credible author revealing frightening statistics about this unbelievably common diagnosis. Have bought this book for others as it is so pertinent to people they know. Learn to recognize a sociopath and save yourself a lifetime of grief! I guarantee you you will know one and not realize it. My husband read my book before I got to it and he was completely enthralled and raved about it as a 'must read!' This author goes into a tremendous amount of detail and research plus a lifetime of experience dealing with sociopaths. Had I know this book was out there, I would've read it decades ago and my life would've gone a lot better. We were conned by a family member out of about 800k in retirement money leaving us almost wiped out, and after reading this book realize this is exactly who he was--a sociopath. So run, don't walk, and read up on this diagnosis that fits 1 in 25 people. I promise you it'll make you smarter, more skeptical and discerning, and not let these inhumane vultures into your life. Learn to recognize the signs and learn what we did not know at the time. I pray this saves someone from something awful like this happening to them--or even worse. Glad I had a chance to review it here and spread the word. Never ever let someone like this into your life--be informed!Read full review
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I was hoping for more ideas on how to deal with a sociopath. Avoidance is sometimes not practical. The author goes off on tangents about obedience to authority and dictators and such. I would have preferred more useful information. There are some interesting case studies, but I honestly felt like the woodchuck lady, who was not at all charming and did not seem to lie did not fit the profile and was perhaps suffering from attachment disorder as the author herself described earlier in the book.
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This book is fascinating and validates many experiences that I have had with what I call preditors. Interestingly the Author Martha Stout, ph.d. calls these types of individuals preditors too. I have noticed as she stated in her book, that these types of people seem to be almost the social norm in certain demographic groups such as the United States. I wondered why that is for some time and this book has a good explanation as to why. There is cultural references to the condition of sociopathy in this book. There literally are people without conscious. It is hard to believe but so very true. This book has validated what I have felt for a long time now, and yet it offers hope for the future that those of us with a heart will overcome tyranny and oppression from those without conscious. I really liked the examples of different kinds of sociopaths in the book. TammyRead full review
I discovered by accident that the woman of my dreams, the one whom I married twice and divorced twice is a stone-cold sociopath. My two divorces cost me a small fortune but now I have a chance at redemption in a new life! The main difference between those who love and those who are incapable of love is a heart. Sociopaths have ice water in their veins and they only care for and about themselves. They are the best actors at mimicking real human emotions when they have none! They are completely devoid of empathy, real emotional attachment and they believe that everyone and everything in the world is their exclusive property. Do not challenge them or you could find yourself in real danger. They are not all Ted Bundy's but they are the worst kind of thieves...always looking for ways to take without giving in return. They are the worst kind of users because they have no regard for the hurt that the cause others and they will "crush" everyone and everything who crosses their paths regardless of whom they are: friends, family, relatives,neighbors or co-workers! For the hardened sociopath the game is the thing but winning is everything! The unsuspecting don't even know that they are in a game until it's too late! Martha Stout really helped me to realize just how sane I was when my sociopath in the door tried to twist everything that I said or did into something sinister and evil when the real face of evil was gorgeous to me beyond compare! What was it that I wasn't thinking! Alcohol and violence, separation from your family and friends and the need to isolate one are also part of the game. Martha helps to clarify just how to "spot" the devil and how to avoid the hurt, pain,havoc, and immense suffering that they can cause with no remorse. So what would you rather be, one who can love and lose or one who can never really love at all? One with no conscience or one with more conscience? If you even think that you may be involved with a sociopath this is a MUST read. It's chilling, but this little book may save your life, your money, and everything that you hold near and dear!Read full review
You probably know a sociopath and don't realize it. Can you think of someone who lies for no reason? Someone who finds a way to blame others for their behavior? Someone who can act like the nicest person in the world, then turn on you with a viciousness that is shocking? Do you know someone who can turn tears on and off on command? Then you know a sociopath. I bought this book for myself and my family to help us understand and cope with a brother who is a sociopath. My mother thinks he's just misunderstood, that's only because he hasn't turned on her - yet. With the help of this excellent book, I've FINALLY convinced my other siblings to treat this brother like a tornado. When you see him coming, just try to get out of his way. Accept the fact that he will bring destruction and you will have some clean up after he leaves. Never argue with him. Never share any personal information (he or she will always use it against you later). Don't worry about hurting their feelings, they've never worried about hurting yours. They have no conscience and you will never understand how they think. You can only see their game and try to disengage yourself from them.Read full review
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