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  • Almost a Psychopath

  • Do I (or Does Someone I Know) Have a Problem with Manipulation and Lack of Empathy?
  • By: Ronald Schouten, James Silver
  • Narrated by: Charles Constant
  • Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (69 ratings)

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Almost a Psychopath

By: Ronald Schouten, James Silver
Narrated by: Charles Constant
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Do you know someone who is too manipulative and full of himself? Does someone you know charm the masses yet lack the ability to deeply connect with those around her?

Grandiosity and exaggerated self-worth. Pathological lying. Manipulation. Lack of remorse. Shallowness. Exploitation for financial gain. These are the qualities of Almost Psychopaths. They are not the deranged criminals or serial killers who might be coined "psychopaths" in the movies or on TV. They are spouses, coworkers, bosses, neighbors, and people in the news who exhibit many of the same behaviors as a full-blown psychopath, but with less intensity and consistency.

In Almost a Psychopath, Ronald Schouten, MD, JD, and James Silver, JD, draw on scientific research and their own experiences to help you identify if you are an Almost Psychopath and, if so, guide you to interventions and resources to change your behavior.

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" Almost a Psychopath is a powerful read for those who want to better understand this mental illness and how to work with such individuals." ( The Midwest Book Review)

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Useful study tool

I love this narrator's clarity of speech and tone. The book is current, succinct, and thought provoking. It offers practical knowledge of DMSM IV and diagnostic measurements to relevant case studies.

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Great look at subclinical psychopathy

"At a time when the label 'psychopath' has devolved into a mere epithet, Schouten and Silver provide the understanding that comes from recent research in the field, as well as their many years of education, training, and clinical practice. Most importantly, their 'operational' approach to interactions with those who demonstrate psychopathic behaviors provides a primer for all who might otherwise fall prey to psychopathic behaviors of colleagues, co-workers, and yes, even family members."

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Hardly Worth It

This book is mostly a waste of time--I got very little out of it. There are WAY better books out there on this subject, including: Healing From Hidden Abuse by Shannon Thomas (available on Audible)

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