Character Disturbance

The Phenomenon of Our Age

By: George K. Simon Jr. PhD

Narrated by: Joel Richards

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Modern permissiveness and the new culture of entitlement allows disturbed people to reach adulthood without proper socialization. In a book meant both for the general public and for professionals, best-selling author and psychologist George Simon explains in plain English:

• How most disturbed characters think
• The habitual behaviors the disturbed use to avoid responsibility and to manipulate, deceive, and exploit others
• Why victims in relationships with disturbed characters do not get help they need from traditional therapies
• A straightforward guide to recognizing and understanding all relevant personality types, especially those most likely to undermine relationships
• A new framework for making sense of the crazy world many find themselves in when there's a disturbed character in their lives
• Concrete principles that promote responsibility and positive change when engaging disturbed characters
• Tactics (for both lay persons and therapists) to lessen the chances for victimization and empower those who would otherwise be victims in their relationships with many types of disturbed characters

©2011 John Charles Kunich (P)2018 Tantor

best book ever

I love it. I have a much better understanding of how people work now. end

MOST ACCURATE and fulfilling!

After reading so many books on this subject and feeling validated and vindicated, to some degree, I was always left unfulfilled. I knew these personalities/characters, even though unaware, unaccepting or evil, had to be able to change. The previous books I read said, most likely, no change is possible. There is no cure for this. In a way, that left these people unaccountable and/or not in control of themselves. That goes against everything I know about why we are here. But, this book explains it will just take more vigilance and facilitation on the part of the “responsible” characters - and change can come. Having these tools to facilitate this process and using them, can only be a greater refining experience for everyone involved. Thank you, Dr. Simon!!

Outstanding instruction for the times we live in!

The narrator was easy to listen to and conveyed the material with appropriate voice inflection.
As a veteran law enforcement officer approaching retirement their is a crucial need for this instruction. Judges and law enforcement alike could benefit from recognizing and in dealing with these types of personalities.

Best book

It was so helpful, helped me more than any other book. 1 of a kind

ever been manipulated?

It's what they do, gaslight, manipulate, rage, project, and here's how they do it, you may even recognize some people or groups in this book. Understand how manipulation works to avoid it. Think Eve in the garden when Satan said...."did God really say?"

So wonderful!

Explains so much. I wish I had Dr. Simon's insight 20 years ago. I am now armed with knowledge that will change the course of my life!

Excellent!

Illuminating and eye opening! Just finished it and I’m going to listen to it again to better internalize it. A powerful, hopeful and urgent cry for character and concerned confrontation in our time.

Very HONEST!

This author has nailed the portrait of character disturbance. As a survivor/former friend of an individual who is the epitome of a Helion --It made me feel heard, gave me a voice and put a name to many faces I saw come out of 1 human being which literally drained me. This book is so insightful and has helped me make sense of the abuse I endured. Definitely helps with the healing process for anybody going thru a relationship with a covert narcissist or sociopath in their life. its not just labeling--its about character reinforcement. Also helped me to analyze my behavior more constructively. Thank you!

Highly recommend

I loved it!!
very informative book that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in cognitive behavioral research

I am now freed from my divorced spouse.

I was married for 25 years, to a highly manipulating person, who almost destroyed me. This book exposed her tactics, and freed me emotionally to rebuild my life a new. I am so thankful. I highly recommend this book.