About this title: A description of the author's experience of psychiatric therapy with patients who appear manifestly evil which attempts to show that a spiritual or even religious dimension is required to aid in the understanding of human nature.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780671454920ISBN:0671454927
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Simon & Schuster 1983
Date published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780671454920ISBN:0671454927
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780671454920ISBN:0671454927
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780671454920ISBN:0671454927
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780671454920ISBN:0671454927
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"This is perhaps the most fascinating book I have ever read. I would highly recommend it if you have the misfortune of dealing with or being the offspring of a true narcissist. Thank God someone clearly and accurately articulated the truly evil behavior, but also pinpointed exactly how they disguise it in order to leave their targets to endure their abuse and the blame, wrecking havoc while most others remain absolutely clueless of their behavior and true nature. It was also especially sad and horrifying to read how a person reaches such a level of pretending, evil, deceit and sickness. I only wish I would have been able to read it 20 years ago when it was first suggested to me."
"This book explores not only the definition of evil but takes a moral standpoint against all forms of evil. Peck explains the one does not have to be the trigger-puller to be defined as evil, instead those who witness evil but does nothing to take a stand against it are also evil. My definition of evil is forever altered by this book and taught me that the subtle form of evil can be the most insidious. Excellent book. Peck drags towards the middle of the book and tends to get redundant, but is still extremely insightful."
"This was a disturbing and provocative book. It made me reexamine my view of evil. Although somewhat dated, this book still shows many angles on the question of evil. In particular, it examines how people who are afraid to confront the truth about themselves may cultivate evil and in the end have a very difficult time adjusting to reality while hurting everyone close to them. Very highly recommended."
"Some of this is good stuff, with clinical vignettes that create affection for the lost and nearly-lost patients. But eventually he does a weird multi-page bellyflop in which he explicitly equates "autism" with "narcissism." It's just a usage problem, but it's a big and easily avoidable one. Next he's got a chapter about demonic possession and exorcism, complete with logical porkers like the observation that statistics show a high correlation between religious belief and "possession." Like the correlation between being interested in sports and knowing sports stories, I guess.
I got through 80% of this book and then gave myself permission to toss it."
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