Rethinking Narcissism: The Secret to Recognizing and Coping with Narcissists

[Dr. Malkins] reassuring tone and plethora of case histories offer considered advice and generous encouragement. Kirkus Reviews When most of us hear the word narcissism or narcissist, we envision vain, preening, braggarts who cant stop talking about themselves. But most of the time, weve got it wrong; many narcissists arent driven by looks,fame, or moneysome may even be shy or soft spoken. The startling truth is weve been distracted by an empty stereotype that blinds us to far more reliable signs of dangerand an entire generation is suffering because of it. In Rethinking Narcissism Harvard Medical School psychologist Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic" by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing. Readers will learn that there's far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would imply. The reality is that we all fall somewhere between utter selflessness and grandiosity. A healthy middlea healthy degree of narcissismis essential for a strong sense of self. Malkin deconstructs our misconceptions of narcissism and offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to protect ourselves and how to promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and ourselves.