Sociopath
A journey into the mind of a woman without remorse and her fight to understand her diagnosis
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Patric Gagne
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Patric Gagne
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Read by the author, Patric Gagne.
'Deliciously wicked and insightful.' - The Guardian
'Addictively page-turning.' - The Telegraph
'Thought-provoking and surprisingly life-affirming.' - Cosmopolitan
Sociopath: A Memoir is the astoundingly honest true story of a life lived on the edge of the law, and a fascinating account of one woman’s battle to understand her diagnosis. Jaw-dropping, moving and illuminating, it will challenge everything you thought you knew about sociopathy.
'Your friends would probably describe me as nice. But guess what? I can't stand your friends. I'm a liar. I'm a thief. I'm highly manipulative. I don't care what other people think. I'm capable of almost anything.'
From stabbing elementary school classmates with pencils to stealing car keys from fellow frat party guests and joyriding around her college town, to breaking and entering, even stalking, Patric Gagne doesn’t hold back when it comes to describing the behaviour that, eventually, made her realize she is a sociopath.
But her discovery forced her to question the official descriptions of sociopathy. After all, she had a plan for her life, had nurtured close relationships and was doing her best (most of the time) to avoid harming others.
While her darker impulses warred against her attempts to live a settled, loving life with her partner, Patric began to wonder – was there a way for sociopaths to integrate happily into society? And could she find it before her own behaviour went a step too far?
'Surprising, thoughtful and deeply personal.' – Pandora Sykes
'Arresting and addictive.' - The Times
'She is compelling, like a movie character – a sociopath who’s beautiful, warm and funny, articulate and charming' - The Guardian
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- 20-06-24
A brilliant mind.
I don’t think there’s ever been an author I’d more like to spend an evening discussing life with than Patric Gagne. This was a fascinating and enthralling listen.
I am not a Sociopath, in fact quite the opposite; I struggle with feeling things too deeply - often to a point of overwhelm. On so many levels though Patric’s words resonated; the way she thinks, building logic and ‘rules’ from a very young age - I’ve never heard anyone else speak of such things and in so many ways I identified with her story. Her quest to understand herself and the years of work she put into it are phenomenal. All the more so in a world that can be so fundamentally against people like her.
Her story is clever, engaging, and brilliantly narrated by Patric herself. A must read for anyone who identifies with the term Sociopath or loves someone who does, and essential for anyone in the field of psychology.
A wonderful insight into a different mind, and an important reminder that we are all just humans trying to find our way in this crazy world. This woman is my new hero.
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- JW
- 25-06-24
Incredible !
This was just fascinating, to understand sociopathy as an ‘emotional learning difficulty’ and understand what life is really like for a sociopath. I also found it fascinating to visualise an emotional/ empathy scale. Having multiple neurodiversities and having a journey to have these diagnosed in adulthood I could relate to so much in here. I learned so much such as how you judge others by your own psychology and your own place on ‘the scale’ and to understand how we are all so different. I know Patric has helped many others and challenged ingrained beliefs. Finally sociopaths will gain the understanding they deserve. Well read and entertaining, I highly recommend this title.
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- Mrs R Boocock
- 30-06-24
Honest, amazing and insightful
There’s not many books like this and it’s a shame. What a fantastic author! The book is funny and yet serious at the same time. Maybe the world needs more people like her to help those who struggle with sociopathy.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-12-24
Factually, brutally honest and amazing.
Such an inspiring log of success and perseverance. Read by the author added exactly the content and pov needed.
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- Pulled_Jackfruit
- 18-04-24
A deliciously thorough peek into a sociopaths mind
I really enjoyed this book, the story telling was fab and really helped me understand what it could be like feeling very differently to myself
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- Jezebella
- 26-06-24
Fascinating and Frank
An insight to be sure. I learnt so much about sociopaths I had no idea about. Compelling. Listen. You won't be disappointed. 😊
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- Yoli
- 17-10-24
Great storytolling
Got me in from the beginning, humanises sociopaths and gives inside with a great literary style
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- Ms V M Crispini
- 21-09-24
A fascinating honest insight into what it is to be a sociopath
I thoroughly enjoy this book & having felt I live with a few sociopaths I found it gave me a greater understanding of how different peoples’ brains tick. I could also emphasise with them! I especially enjoyed the dialogue sections in the book which I felt were superbly written & narrated.
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- CC
- 19-12-24
Brilliant
Brilliant book! I was captivated from the first word. Superbly narrated, educational and informative.
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- 17-09-24
Genuine and Insightful
An honest and fascinating listen. She really takes you along on her journey with her
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