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How to Cure Yourself of Narcissism
This pretend guide to curing oneself of narcissism is meant to tease the foibles of narcissists for the amusement of non-narcissists.
(Includes 24 funny illustrations.)
(Includes 24 funny illustrations.)
409 pages, Paperback
First published March 31, 2020
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May 4, 2020
As a Narcissist, my opinion on this book is the only one that matters:
McDonough's writing reveals that he himself understands the challenge of living in a world where you're better than everyone. Opening up this charming book, I never expected to see nearly 400 pages dedicated to being a better me (as I didn't believe that was even possible).
From the prologue, the entire book is written like a conversation with oneself - something I completely relate to, and genuinely appreciate. Not to expose any of my own weaknesses or flaws, but the 24 chapters take quite intricate concepts and translates them into humorous and relatable chunks which are easy to understand by even the simplest in the group. Surprisingly, a "selfish-help" book describing everyday life and all sorts of relatable social interactions in a fun, witty way, was an unexpected gem. Within these amusing anecdotes the reader quickly uncovers nuggets of truth and earnestness.
Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys clever humor, or give it to the narcissist in your life; makes a great Father's Day gift.
McDonough's writing reveals that he himself understands the challenge of living in a world where you're better than everyone. Opening up this charming book, I never expected to see nearly 400 pages dedicated to being a better me (as I didn't believe that was even possible).
From the prologue, the entire book is written like a conversation with oneself - something I completely relate to, and genuinely appreciate. Not to expose any of my own weaknesses or flaws, but the 24 chapters take quite intricate concepts and translates them into humorous and relatable chunks which are easy to understand by even the simplest in the group. Surprisingly, a "selfish-help" book describing everyday life and all sorts of relatable social interactions in a fun, witty way, was an unexpected gem. Within these amusing anecdotes the reader quickly uncovers nuggets of truth and earnestness.
Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys clever humor, or give it to the narcissist in your life; makes a great Father's Day gift.
October 10, 2020
A timely read in this current era of the Narcissist invasion
Are you the only person who feels real to you? What do the non-you ‘other’ do during their downtime whilst not being animated by your centre-stage, life-giving presence? Do they realize they’re simply props in the ongoing self-affirming saga of you? Does it matter?
Included within Seth McDonough’s highly enjoyable conversational tome are entertaining, sometimes gut-wrenching examples of the many ways the people who answered: ‘I am’; ‘Probably just sitting around discussing how they can’t wait to see me again’; ‘I wish they could, because it’s only through honest self acceptance that a born prop can ever hope to become the true prop they were always meant to be’; and, ‘Just one thing matters, and it’s not that’, to the above questions tend to be self-centred asses. You'll find yourself compulsively nodding along, pleased as punch that these thoughtless folks are getting a drubbing. Until abruptly you're reading a situation that describes you exactly. And that's when the shame and self-loathing kicks in.
It's a fun read!
Are you the only person who feels real to you? What do the non-you ‘other’ do during their downtime whilst not being animated by your centre-stage, life-giving presence? Do they realize they’re simply props in the ongoing self-affirming saga of you? Does it matter?
Included within Seth McDonough’s highly enjoyable conversational tome are entertaining, sometimes gut-wrenching examples of the many ways the people who answered: ‘I am’; ‘Probably just sitting around discussing how they can’t wait to see me again’; ‘I wish they could, because it’s only through honest self acceptance that a born prop can ever hope to become the true prop they were always meant to be’; and, ‘Just one thing matters, and it’s not that’, to the above questions tend to be self-centred asses. You'll find yourself compulsively nodding along, pleased as punch that these thoughtless folks are getting a drubbing. Until abruptly you're reading a situation that describes you exactly. And that's when the shame and self-loathing kicks in.
It's a fun read!
August 10, 2020
Superbly funny. Before reading, I didn't consider myself a narcissist, but know I know, we probably all are to a certain degree. From now on I will try not to be so insensitive to neophytes who listen to garbage music. Opps I'm still doing it, maybe I need to read Seth's book again.
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