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While I actually read 90% of book 2 on my stack of research into psychopathy, I‘m bailing on this one at 50%. In many ways it‘s the most compelling of the 3 books I chose. It‘s a memoir written by a woman who diagnosed herself and was later clinically assessed as a nonviolent non criminal sociopath, describing her experiences and internal motivations.⬇️⬇️⬇️

I suppose I liked this more than most. 🤷🏾‍♀️

I got about 1/4 of the way through before the discomfort outweighed the interest. This is an ironic attempt of a self-diagnosed sociopath to help non-sociopaths understand/empathize with sociopaths. Who don't empathize. I understand that not all sociopaths are criminally dangerous, and that it is not their fault they are the way they are... but that doesn't mean I would invite one into my life knowingly.

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I thought she did a good job explaining. I have read other books that tell me that not all sociopaths are serial killers, etc. They aren‘t all violent, as this author isn‘t. I did find some of her comparisons to “empaths” a bit odd, and they often didn‘t seem to ring true for me. It was only in the epilogue that she defined how she was using the word to mean non-sociopaths. I listened to the audio and it was done well. I rarely lost interest

This book was enthralling and incredibly enlightening- and not only in the sense that you gain more insight into the mind of a sociopath, but also because of all the concepts and ideas the author raises about ethics, morality, nature vs nurture, and neuroscience. It made me want to read further on all those topics.

Audiobooks and Halloween treat making. I love this time of year. Also, this book is amazingly interesting! I don‘t want it to be over! 😭

A beautiful, brave and honest account of her experiences and reflections on being a sociopath.
She describes the events in her life that shape the development of her sociopathy, while acknowledging the role that biology plays.

The author has a clever way of making you feel simultaneously connected to her and very different from her. She ultimately respects positive role that diversity of personality has in the world.

I love this comparison. It compares a vampire to how a sociopath weaves through society. (Sorry about the spill from my water glass)

..growing accustomed to believing my own lies...

Book mail! I have had my eye on this book for a long time! This takes readers into the mind of a sociopath and what it means. It is part confessional memoir , sounds interesting . i love reading books on personality disorders and just months human brain in general , everyone is different .

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Consistently intriguing, but I often found myself wondering how much of the content was just written for show or shock value.

Have you ever read a thriller with an unreliable psychopath narrator and wanted to know what their thoughts are like outside the frame of the novel? Read this! The most terrifying aspect of this is that it's nonfiction. M.E. Thomas is a diagnosed sociopath who advocates that sociopaths aren't all monsters. You be the judge. TW: animal cruelty, child abuse, controversial views about homosexuality. If you're not a sociopath this will anger you.

No sleep last night, and now I‘m onto the next #audiobook 🤷🏻‍♀️

Really interesting to have sociopaths explained BY a sociopath.

I got about a third of the way through this and decided I had other things I'd rather read. I think its maybe her blog posts put together into a book. I don't think I have any such people in my life and found it hard to read this self centred account. I'm sure I would find it hard to be friends with her. However hats off to her for bring honest . Just not a read for me. @MrsMalaprop

Friend book this month.

M.E Thomas is a high functioning, non-cruminal sociopath. She is charismatic and successful. You would be charmed by her if you met her, might even be seduced by her. You would not realise that she is studying you to find your flaws, is ruthlessly manipulative and does not feel guilt or remorse. And since it is claimed that one in twenty-five of us are sociopaths, she could be your friend or your boss. She could be you.

Wow. This book sounds crazy. And fascinating. Can't read "high-functioning sociopath" without thinking of Sherlock though...

Sadly there aren't many readers in my family or friends :( But i did order some books for my hubby. P.S. I also bought him a Tardis cookie jar for the office (the drawers are always filled with cookies) Thank you @LibrarianRyan for this wonderful challenge #12DaysofXmasPhoto #givingasgifts

Have started read 'Confessions of a Sociopath' and have decided that I never want to meet this person.

Picked up some light reading for while the husband is traveling.