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  • Confessions of a Sociopath

  • A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight
  • By: M. E. Thomas
  • Narrated by: Bernadette Sullivan
  • Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (757 ratings)

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Confessions of a Sociopath

By: M. E. Thomas
Narrated by: Bernadette Sullivan
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As M. E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, we are your neighbors, co-workers, and quite possibly the people closest to you: lovers, family, friends. Our risk-seeking behavior and general fearlessness are thrilling, our glibness and charm alluring. Our often quick wit and outside-the-box thinking make us appear intelligent - even brilliant. We climb the corporate ladder faster than the rest, and appear to have limitless self-confidence.... Who are we? We are highly successful, non-criminal sociopaths and we comprise 4% of the American population (that's 1 in 25 people!).

Confessions of a Sociopath takes listeners on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes the tick and what that means for the rest of humanity. Written from the point of view of a diagnosed sociopath, it unveils these men and women who are "hiding in plain sight" for the very first time.

Confessions of a Sociopath is part confessional memoir, part primer for the wary. Drawn from Thomas' own experiences; her popular blog, Sociopathworld.com; and current and historical scientific literature, it reveals just how different - and yet often very similar - sociopaths are from the rest of the world. The book confirms suspicions and debunks myths about sociopathy and is both the memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (well, mostly) sociopath and a roadmap - right from the source - for dealing with the sociopath in your life, be it a boss, sibling, parent, spouse, child, neighbor, colleague or friend.

As Thomas argues, while sociopaths aren't like everyone else, and it's true some of them are incredibly dangerous, they are not inherently evil. In fact, they're potentially more productive and useful to society than neurotypicals or "empaths", as they fondly like to call "normal" people. Confessions of a Sociopath demystifyies sociopathic behavior and provides listeners with greater insight on how to respond or react to protect themselves, live among sociopaths without becoming victims, and even beat sociopaths at their own game, through a bit of empathetic cunning and manipulation.

©2013 M. E. Thomas (P)2013 Random House Audio
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If I could give my brain a long, hot shower

What did you like best about Confessions of a Sociopath? What did you like least?

I Loved the contradictions and internal disconnect -- I've rarely seen the concept of a person without empathy more clearly acted out. For someone to express that they are broken, abused and stunted while at the same time crowing that they are the apex and possibly an improved part of the human condition -- yes, that's these people at their most two dimensional. What I liked least was the lingering feeling of pity. The mood brought on by reading hung on after like a bad smell.

Were the concepts of this book easy to follow, or were they too technical?

The concepts were overexplained and the book could have gotten in and out in a much shorter time.

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Welcome Home 🙃

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fascinating

loved it. positive insights that will help u understand many more people and yourself better

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Brilliant

Truly captivating, very well written by the author & marvelously read by the narrator. Thank You

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Nothing like it.

Besides for a few minor contradictions, I thought that her insight was very valuable. It is refreshing to finally hear a new perspective on sociopaths.

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Great story and great writing

Really enjoyed the perspective of the author about her experiences with sociopathy and how that affects her life

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they live among us...they are out there.

enjoyed it very much. I believe my sister has much in common with the author. this book helps explain so many things.

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Interesting view into sociopathy

I was to a sociopath and this book gave me amazing closure about what I experienced (and also made me grateful I left him).

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enjoyable

super interesting to read about and hear about. I enjoyed hearing and listening to such a different perspective.

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What a brilliant insight

Would you listen to Confessions of a Sociopath again? Why?

Yes, in case I missed important facts, it was a lot to absorb, so incredibly interesting for a non-sociopath.

What does Bernadette Sullivan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Absolute gentleness - I think if it was read with an arrogant attitude (which I think may have been the case, had a sociopath read it), it wouldn't have been as easy to listen to with an open mind - her voice garnered empathy!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would love to have but couldn't but listened at every opportunity.

Any additional comments?

I would LOVE to meet M.E. Thomas and just chat!!

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