'Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight' by M.E. Thomas delves into the author's introspective journey as a sociopath, revealing her innermost workings and desires. The narrative explores the impact of her upbringing, including abuse and dysfunction within her family, on her development of narcissistic traits. Thomas challenges societal perceptions of sociopaths, advocating for understanding and early intervention to help individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder lead productive lives. blends autobiography with academic research in an engaging and accessible style, providing insights into the spectrum of anti-social personality traits.
The author's candid storytelling sheds light on the complexities of being neurodivergent, offering a unique perspective on human behavior and experiences. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Thomas confronts stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding sociopathy, inviting readers to explore the diversity of the human mind and challenge their preconceptions.
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The book includes content warnings for discussions around child abuse, emotional manipulation, and sociopathic behavior.
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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.
As M.E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, "We are your neighbors, your coworkers, 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, noncriminal sociopaths and we comprise 4 percent of the American population."
Confessions of a Sociopath-part confessional memoir, part primer for the curious-takes readers on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes them tick while debunking myths about sociopathy and offering a road map for dealing with the sociopaths in your life. M. E. Thomas draws from her own experiences as a diagnosed sociopath; her popular blog, Sociopathworld; and scientific literature to unveil for the very first time these men and women who are "hiding in plain sight."
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M. E. THOMAS is a diagnosed sociopath and the founder of SociopathWorld. She is not a killer. Quite the contrary, she is an accomplished attorney and law professor who writes regularly for major law journals, donates 10 percent of her income…
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