2018 People’s Book Prize Finalist Longlisted for the 2017 Guardian Not the Booker Prize Meet Sonny Anderson: budding author, ex-meth-head, neurotic and Shaun of the Dead obsessive. Sonny doesn’t remember his mother because when he was five, his father kidnapped him from his home in Scotland and took him to live on a commune in the Brazilian outback. Since the age of eleven, he has lived in Southern California with his enigmatic guardian, Thomas – but on his twenty-first birthday he receives a gift that will throw his life wildly off course, all over again. Armed with five mysterious letters and a list of addresses, Sonny musters the courage to return to the UK and finally learn the truth about his childhood. As the story of his past unravels, though, he's less sure it's the truth he wants to hear.

Narcissists 101 is a beginners guide to understanding and dealing with a narcissist. Dealing with a narcissist is anything but easy; it is confusing and daunting. Nothing about them makes any sense and the more you try to figure them out the more confused you become. How could someone who claims to love you hurt you this much and how could you love someone who is hurting you? The author shares insight from personal experience about what lies beneath the narcissist; revealing the basic characteristics of a narcissist and why they do what they do to help you make sense of all this nonsense. The book contains 101 simple yet powerful truths easy to understand and comprehend so that once you know the truth, the truth can set you free. Find out more on www.noorniami.com You can also find her on IG @faithfilledlife_

This timely and innovative expose by contemporary Jungian psychoanalyst, Ken Kimmel, reveals a culturally and historically embedded narcissism underlying men's endlessly driven romantic projections and erotic fantasies, that has appropriated their understanding of what love is. Men enveloped in narcissism fear their interiority and all relationships with emotional depth that prove too overwhelming and penetrating to bear--so much so that the other must either be colonized or devalued. This wide-ranging work offers them hope for transcendence. Explores: Transcendence of Narcissism in Romance Men-s Capacity to Love Kabbalistic Mysticism Post-modern Philosophy Contemporary Trends in Psychoanalysis

In this book, Neville Symington approaches the well-trodden subject of narcissism, offers us fresh insights from his long clinical experience with patients suffering from this disorder, and sketches some highlights in the history of the concept of narcissism.

Have several people in your life mentioned you have narcissistic tendencies or have you just come across horror stories of people suffering in the hands of narcissists and want to evaluate yourself to know whether you are a narcissist and subsequently deal with your narcissistic tendencies? And are you looking for a guide that will hold you by the hand without condemning you for your actions? If you've answered YES, keep reading.... You Are About To Discover How To End Your Streak Of Instability Of Relationships And Tame Your Narcissistic Tendencies, For Good Using Proven Steps And Strategies That Will Make You A Changed Person! Narcissism is not a behavior or disposition that we choose to have or decide to switch on as necessary. It's a trait that some of us are involuntarily develop while growing up, and live the rest of our lives experiencing its destructive, heartbreaking and dejecting effects. It's something that pushes people away from you and creates a void, only filled with endless instances of regret because of broken relationships, families and scars that never seem to heal. But the beauty of it is that it's something that can be controlled and even overcome, given the right steps and effort. But how do you do it? How do you manage it? How do you know if you have this disorder? What triggers it, and what can you do to address your triggers? Where does this behavior even come from? If you've been asking yourself such questions, this simple beginners' guide is here for you. It has been carefully crafted to give you a good understanding of this repressive disorder and what you need to do to free yourself from it and live a normal life that is full of positive social connections, happiness and peace. More precisely, this book will teach you: What narcissism is and how it's manifested How you can recognize narcissistic behavior The causes of narcissistic personality behavior How to spot your narcissistic triggers How to manage your triggers How to improve your emotional intelligence to become more empathetic How to control narcissistic rage in simple steps ...And much more! It doesn't matter how much people (including yourself) have suffered due to your self-centeredness. It doesn't matter how many futile attempts you've made to "change" or manage yourself. Certainly, it doesn't matter how demotivated you feel about making a one last try to improve things because this book has been tailored for you, with full cognizance of all these challenges. All is needed is a simple action from you to allow the book to take over and do the rest. Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!

Narcissism is an overwhelming and confusing topic. But when you reveal its mask, you see that it is basically a lie, told to those who are vulnerable. Narcissistic abuse, by nature, is designed to keep you trapped in shame-based vertigo. It doesn’t just go away because you know it exists. Narcissism creates a set of beliefs, behaviours and paradigms in its target which must be changed from the inside. ‘How To Kill A Narcissist’ is a book with two aims: 1. To reveal the rotten core of the narcissistic personality so you can see it clearly 2. To present you with an inside-out strategy for healing, recovery and freedom Whether you are dealing with narcissistic parents, husbands, wives, friends, bosses or colleagues, the same philosophy will apply. After reading ‘How To Kill A Narcissist’, you will: - Become aware of the damage narcissistic abuse has done to your psyche and how to heal it - See how the narcissist uses shame as a weapon to fool you into feeling inferior - Understand the playing field which narcissists thrive on and how to stop playing their game - Learn how the narcissist uses mind control to break down and rebuild your identity for the purpose of subjugation - Gain tools for disarming a narcissist i.e. starving them of their narcissistic supply - Have taken a closer look beyond the label of narcissistic personality disorder ‘How To Kill A Narcissist’ takes an enlightening look at the dynamic between a narcissist and their target. It takes you on a deep journey and describes: - How we unwittingly qualify as targets of narcissists - The shame/grandiosity continuum and how the narcissist uses it to crush your self-esteem - The law of grandiosity and how it influences our relationships with the self-absorbed - The effect that narcissism has on its target including: toxic shame, a dissociated mind and a weakened ego - The obstacles which keep you trapped in a cycle of narcissistic abuse: the psychological cage, love starvation, low shame tolerance, guilt and conditioning to shamelessness Using an inside-out approach, ‘How To Kill A Narcissist’ presents the seven practices for recovery and healing: 1. Get allies: Boost self-esteem through limbic resonance 2. Give shape to your true self: Uncover disowned parts of the self and restore wholeness 3. Skill up: Empower yourself 4. Flex your muscles: Challenge the psychological cage and come out of hiding 5. Even the scale: Restore balance to your relationships 6. Boundaries: Foster a strong sense of self and firmly protect it 7. Scorched earth: Disengage from those who wish to manipulate you Each practice is designed to instil you with independence, strength, emotional resilience and awareness while allowing you to cultivate balanced, loving relationships and pursue a life of passion. This is the art of killing a narcissist.

After Phoenix is a tale of grief, love, friendship and how the absurdity of family life can conquer all. When 19-year-old Phoenix dies in a motor bike accident his family is devastated. Katherine, his mother, winds up in the local psychiatric hospital, blaming her husband JJ for their son s death. Bereft at the loss of his son and his wife, JJ moves into the garden shed, leaving their 15-year-old daughter, Penny, to fend for herself. It s hard to imagine what could possibly reunite them Martine McDonagh writes simply, sparingly, intelligently and unsentimentally about both big and small things. - Stephen May, Costa Prize-shortlisted author of "Life! Death! Prizes!" and "Wake Up Happy Every Day." Given that the book s subject is grief, it s amazing how vital, entertaining and even funny "After Phoenix" is, without in any way shortchanging the reality of the experience. Caustic Cover Critic Despite beginning with a tragedy, this book is never entirely without hope and is a powerful portrait of grief and how time heals. Powerful stuff. - Annabel s House of Books Heart wrenching and life affirming in equal measure, the author has managed to give real insight whilst still being entertaining and making you want to turn the pages your heart will ache but it will also laugh. Lizlovesbooks.com '"After Phoenix" is a raw, emotive portrayal of a family pushed to its limits by grief.' - Lizzie Enfield, author of "Living With It" 'A great read.' - Araminta Hall, author of "Everything and Nothing," and "Dot"

"Burgo has developed a ... guidebook to help you 'spot narcissists out there in the wild' (Glamour) and then understand and manage the narcissistic personalities in your own life. Relying on detailed profiles, vignettes from the authors practice, and celebrity biographies, [this book] offers ... tools and solutions you can use to defuse hostile situations and survive assaults on your self-esteem should you ever find yourself in an extreme narcissist's orbit"--Amazon.com.

Sensual, poignant and sinister, this is a story of obsession - and survival. Rachel fends for herself in a country brought to its knees. Since Jason left two years ago, she only ventures beyond the safety of her storm wall when food supplies dwindle. Her one contact with the outside world is through Noah, who runs the market. Hoping he might be the answer to her isolation, she proposes a date. When another man turns up in Noah's place, she is intrigued and repelled in equal measure. And when Noah denies all knowledge, she sets out to track down the stranger. Could this be a new beginning, or is she being drawn into a dangerous game?

From the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, comes this fascinating introduction to his theories of narcissism. First published in 1914, On Narcissism introduces Sigmund Freud’s work surrounding the psychological symptoms and treatment of narcissism. In this work, Freud explores his theories and argues narcissism’s relevance to sexual development. What is now known as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental condition that often affects one’s ability to empathise and maintain healthy, balanced relationships. This compact volume is one of Freud’s earliest works and contains a wealth of influential information. Examining Carl Jung’s theory of non-sexual ‘libido’ and Alfred Adler’s ‘masculine protest’ concept, Freud offers narcissism as an alternative explanation. Republished by Read & Co. Great Essays, On Narcissism: An Introduction is not to be missed by those interested in books on psychoanalysis or collectors of Sigmund Freud’s work.