Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight

The memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (well, mostly) sociopath and a roadmap--right from the source--for dealing with the sociopath in your life.

"[A] gripping and important book . . . revelatory . . . quite the memorable roller coaster ride."--The New York Times Book Review

As M.E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, "We are your neighbors, your coworkers, and quite possibly the people closest to you: lovers, family, friends. Our risk-seeking behavior and general fearlessness are thrilling, our glibness and charm alluring. Our often quick wit and outside-the-box thinking make us appear intelligent--even brilliant. We climb the corporate ladder faster than the rest, and appear to have limitless self-confidence. Who are we? We are highly successful, noncriminal sociopaths and we comprise 4 percent of the American population."

Confessions of a Sociopath--part confessional memoir, part primer for the curious--takes readers on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes them tick while debunking myths about sociopathy and offering a road map for dealing with the sociopaths in your life. M. E. Thomas draws from her own experiences as a diagnosed sociopath; her popular blog, Sociopathworld; and scientific literature to unveil for the very first time these men and women who are "hiding in plain sight."

Author: M. E. Thomas
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Published: 05/13/2014
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780307956651
ISBN10: 0307956652
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Memoirs
- Psychology | Personality
- Psychology | Social Psychology

About the Author
M. E. Thomas (a pseudonym) is the author of Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight. She is a former law professor who has written extensively on music copyright issues, a current California attorney, and the founder of a non-profit. She is also, most recently, a professional musician.