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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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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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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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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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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Exhausting

Firstly this book is written really well, descriptive and narrated extremely well, as it would be by the author.

However, the line ‘I’m a sociopath’ was said that many times I could have screamed. If I never hear that word again it will be too soon.

Yes it’s a memoire and yes it’s about sociopathy, but wow….don’t we just know it. Patric is so obsessed with her diagnosis I pity her friends and family as it seems that is something she analyses to an obsessive point.

I wanted to say I loved it, but sadly I found myself getting more and more frustrated especially with the repetition of the word. Maybe it’s better read that listened too?

Sorry :(

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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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I think this is the best book I’ve ever read

I binged this book in a few days, I never thought I’d be able to relate to a sociopath. I have autism and ADHD and there are definitely some overlaps! I totally get the pressure thing, when I’m in a long meeting or lecture and have to sit still, I feel like I’m going to explode!

A podcast with you and David would be amazing 🤩

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Brilliant

couldn't stop listening, very interesting and informative. An extra bonus point for being narrated by the author!

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Addictive

Wow! What an amazing book. I was blown away by this story and I have so much respect and admiration for the author. I have listened to the whole thing in 2 days. Thanks so much I will be recommending

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