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Jan 21, 2012
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This was an interesting look at psychopathy, how it is diagnosed and how to identify it. It was also interesting to see the correlation of big business leaders and how their character traits match up with those of a psychopath. There were times that it moved slow or the science of psychology was a little lengthy but thankfully that is my academic background or I would have been a little lost. All in all it was an interesting non-fiction book that I would recommend to someone looking for somethin
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I read this in two sittings. It is interesting, educational, funny - all the things a good nonfiction book should be. I loved the author's voice and his accessible style.
There are an abundance of case studies and interviews, but this isn't a psychology text, really, so don't expect that. It does get a little creepy getting into the psychopaths minds, but that's partially the point.
If you'd like a quick, captivating read that explores what it means to be a "psychopath" in a way anyone can relate ...more
There are an abundance of case studies and interviews, but this isn't a psychology text, really, so don't expect that. It does get a little creepy getting into the psychopaths minds, but that's partially the point.
If you'd like a quick, captivating read that explores what it means to be a "psychopath" in a way anyone can relate ...more
This was an interesting, and really easy read but I felt a little more focus would have improved the book a bit. It jumps from a mysterious book to violent psychopaths, to corporate psychopaths to general mental illnesses and other topics.
May 25, 2011
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