“Colorful, passionate, and exciting, these men lit up the landscape of her everyday life, sweeping Sarah up into a land of romantic dreams. But they undermined her sense of self--suddenly everything revolved around them. And they took her on an emotional roller coaster. Increasingly anxious, she felt…”— Diane Dreher, psychologytoday.com
“Sarah was always falling for narcissists. With their magnetic charm and emotional intensity, they made other men pale by comparison. There was Ned, the aspiring actor, with his flashing eyes and effusive flattery, so skilled at performing that she failed to see the cold reality beneath the surface.…”— Diane Dreher, psychologytoday.com
“As interaction with you proceeds, the psychopath carefully assesses your persona. Your persona gives the psychopath a picture of the traits and characteristics you value in yourself. Your persona may also reveal, to an astute observer, insecurities or weaknesses you wish to minimize or hide from vie…”— Paul Babiak, Robert D. Hare, amazon.com