The Narcissist You Know: Summary Review
This is a summary review of The Narcissist You Know containing key details about the book.
What is The Narcissist You Know About?
"The Narcissist You Know: Defending Yourself Against Extreme Narcissists in an All-About-Me Age" is a book by Joseph Burgo that explores the concept of narcissistic personality disorder and its impact on individuals and society.
The Narcissist You Know is a guide to help you identify, disarm, and coexist with extreme narcissists. With more than thirty years of experience studying personality disorders and treating extreme narcissists, the author has developed a useful guidebook to help you “spot narcissists out there in the wild” (Glamour) and then understand and manage the narcissistic personalities in your own life.
Summary Points & Takeaways from The Narcissist You Know
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* Understanding the nature of narcissistic personality disorder: Burgo provides an in-depth understanding of narcissistic personality disorder, including its diagnostic criteria, symptoms, and causes.
* The impact of narcissistic behavior on individuals and relationships: The author explores the impact of narcissistic behavior on individuals and relationships, including the ways in which narcissistic individuals can manipulate and exploit others.
* Strategies for dealing with narcissistic individuals: Burgo provides practical strategies for dealing with narcissistic individuals, including how to set boundaries, manage conflict, and protect oneself from emotional harm.
* The rise of narcissistic behavior in modern society: The author argues that narcissistic behavior is on the rise in modern society, and that this is due in part to cultural and technological factors that promote self-obsession and self-aggrandizement.
* The importance of self-reflection: The author emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, arguing that it is essential for individuals to understand their own narcissistic tendencies and to work to overcome them.
* The need for empathy and compassion: Burgo argues that the antidote to narcissistic behavior is empathy and compassion, and that individuals can work to cultivate these qualities in themselves and others in order to create a more healthy and harmonious society.
* The book is a comprehensive and insightful guide to understanding and dealing with narcissistic behavior, and it offers a unique perspective on the impact of narcissistic personality disorder on individuals and society.
Who is the author of The Narcissist You Know?
Joseph Burgo has been a practicing psychotherapist and psychoanalyst for more than thirty years. He lives in Colorado and provides face-to-face video psychotherapy to clients around the world via a secure Internet conferencing platform.
Book details
- Print length: 272 pages
- Genre: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help
What are the chapters in The Narcissist You Know?
Chapter 1. "I Have Many Different Paces": The Narcissistic Continuum
Chapter 2. "I'm Easily Wounded": Self-Esteem and Narcissistic Injury
Chapter 3. "I'm a Winner and You're a Loser": The Bullying Narcissist
Chapter 4. "You're Everything I Always/Never Wanted to Be": The Narcissistic Parent
Chapter 5. "I Want You to Want Me": The Seductive Narcissist
Chapter 6. "I'm King of the World": The Grandiose Narcissist
Chapter 7. "I Have So Much to Tell You": The Know-It-All Narcissist
Chapter 8. "I'm Right and You're Wrong": The Self-Righteous Narcissist
Chapter 9. "Challenge Me and I'll Hurt You": The Vindictive Narcissist
Chapter 10. "My Drug Means More to Me Than You Do": The Addicted Narcissist
Chapter 11. "I'm Difficult but Not Impossible to Manage": Coping with the Narcissist You Know
What is a good quote from The Narcissist You Know?
Top Quote: “Because their shame is so much deeper and more agonizing, Extreme Narcissists will stop at nothing to avoid feeling it." (Meaning) - The Narcissist You Know Quotes, Joseph Burgo
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "A smart, fresh, andinvaluable guide to the types of narcissists and their behaviors, as wellas life- and soul-saving advice on how to deal with them or fend themoff." — author of Mean Mothers - Peg Streep
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal development, I invite you to check out my list of favorite personal development books page. On this page, you'll find a curated list of books that have personally impacted my life, each with a summary and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
