Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us
The Guilford Press - The Guilford Press
Release date: 1999-01-08
Paperback
Author: Robert D. Hare
Clinical psychology, Psychology, Medical, Mental Health, Psychology / Psychopathology / General, Psychopathology - General, Psychopathology, Antisocial personality disorde, Antisocial personality disorders, Psychopaths, Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology: Professional
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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us
Date undefinedOf course, I love the material within the book, however, the book itself literally smelled when it arrived 2 days ago, though it has subsided somewhat. The book smelled INTENSELY like it had been in someone's very musty attic for 10 years, which it probably had. It was pungent! It did look unread (in good condition that way), but the smell was so intense, my eyes were watering slightly and I sneezed off and on. I've been airing it out and it is definitely getting better. Also, I wiped off the book as it had a few greasy spots on it--a little grimy.
I think it is inappropriate for a seller to send a book in that condition.
In a case like this, it seems only fair that the seller air it out FIRST before they put it up for sale!! And give the book a good clean.
Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us
Date undefinedThis book is extremely helpful and useful, especially if you've had an encounter with a psychopath but were not aware of it at the time. The neighbor who lives behind me is clearly a psychopath and this book helped me to deal with her bizarre antics and most unusual behavior. It answered so many questions I can't thank the author enough. I've learned so much about this subject, I wish everyone would read this book and learn the things they should know before they have a devastating experience of their own.
Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us
Date undefinedNo other book holds a candle to Dr. Hare's view into "The Disturbing View of Psychopaths Among Us". Hence the 5 stars. However, do understand that this is NOT a guide for escaping a psychopath's capture once you've been caught. The book does not even claim to show you how to get out alive, and more importantly, with your children alive. To the contrary, the book clearly explains that attempts to escape may cost you your life. Hare gives examples of people leaving the country permanently to survive. The only escape I've found is to go underground- cutting off all communication with my family, friends, church, former work ect. This lasted three months, and then I was found again. Now he has my children and threatens never to let me see them again! He is a professionally diagnosed never-caught psychopath whom I've been entangled with for twenty years. I don't know if he will ever let go of his grip on me. I bought this book looking for a way out, but Dr. Hare doesn't even claim to know the way out, nor does the book suggest so. Read it for a fascinating, captivating view of the psychopath, but not for a way to escape.
