From Dr. Martha Stout's influential work The Sociopath Next Door we learned how to identify a
sociopath. Now she tells us what we actually can do about it. Mandatory reading on how to
effectively deal with sociopaths before you get hurt.-Joe Navarro former FBI special agent and
the author of Dangerous Personalities While the best way to deal with a sociopath is to avoid
him or her entirely sometimes circumstance doesn't allow for that. What happens when the time
comes to defend yourself against your own child a ruthless ex-spouse a boss or another person
in power? Using the many chilling and often heartbreaking emails and letters she has received
over the years Dr. Martha Stout uncovers the psychology behind the sociopath's methods and
provides concrete guidelines to help navigate these dangerous interactions. Organized around
categories such as destructive narcissism violent sociopaths sociopathic coworkers
sociopathy in business and government and the sociopath in your family Outsmarting the
Sociopath Next Door contains detailed explanation and commentary on how best to react to keep
the sociopath at bay. Uniting these categories is a discussion of changing psychological
theories of personality and sociopathy and the enduring triumph of conscience over those who
operate without empathy or concern for others. By understanding the person you're dealing with
and changing the rules of the game you'll be able to gain the upper hand and escape the
sociopath's influence. Whether you're fighting a custody battle against a sociopathic ex or
being gaslighted by a boss or coworker you'll find hope and help within these pages. With this
guide to disarming the conscienceless Dr. Stout provides an incisive new examination of human
behavior and conceptions of normality and gives readers the tools needed to protect
themselves.
