| Description |
xix, 215 p. |
| Note |
Originally published with the subtitle "Saving yourself from the narcissists in your life" in 2002. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-210) and index. |
| Summary |
Introduction: They're everywhere -- Pt. I. The seven deadly sins of narcissism. Shamelessness -- Magical thinking -- Arrogance -- Envy -- Entitlement -- Exploitation -- Bad boundaries -- Pt. II. Where does narcissism come from? Childhood narcissism and the birth of "me"--The narcissistic parent -- Pt. III. Defending your self : survival strategies for a narcissistic world. Strategy one : know yourself -- Strategy two : embrace reality -- Strategy three : set boundaries -- Strategy four : cultivate reciprocal relationships -- Pt. IV. "Special people" : the narcissists in your life. Adolescent narcissism : what's normal, what isn't -- Narcissism and addiction : the shame connection -- Narcissists in love : the fusion delusion -- Narcissists at work : the abuse of power -- Narcissism and aging : the mirror cracks -- Pt. V. Only you can prevent narcissism. The narcissistic society -- Becoming better parents. |
| Subject |
Narcissism.
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| Added Title |
Seven deadly sins of narcissism |
| ISBN |
0743214277 |
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0743214285 (pbk) |
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9780743214285 (pbk) |
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