Fake Love

By: Nova Gibson

Narrated by: Rachael Tidd

Clear, concise and empowering self-help about navigating and healing from narcissistic abuse by Australia's go-to specialist counsellor

The love of a narcissist is fake. It's a soul-destroying realisation for every victim of narcissistic abuse, but even more damaging is finding yourself trapped and abused by the person who claims they love you.

Nova Gibson has helped thousands of people in their struggle to understand, extricate themselves and heal from toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse. Drawing on the expertise gained from a decade of working with clients and her global online community, Nova offers comfort, knowledge and powerful strategies to help you identify, navigate and survive this extremely covert, confusing - and dangerous - form of abuse.

In this life-changing book, Nova brings unparalleled insight into the lived experience of victims and helps identify the behaviours of narcissistic abusers, such as coercive control and gaslighting, pathological lying, the love bomb-devalue-discard cycle, hoovering, smear campaigns and many, many more. She also helps you understand covert and overt narcissism, and explores in depth the concept of trauma bonding, which creates a powerful connection with your abuser and explains why and how you're compelled to stay, even when the abuse is impossible to ignore.

In this deeply compassionate book, Nova offers hope, support and concise, practical strategies to break the toxic cycle, extricate and protect yourself ... and most importantly, heal.

Comprehensive

This is the most informative and comprehensive book on Narcissistic Abuse that I have read.

The truth about abuse

Complete book on narcissistic behavior in relationships complete with getting your power back and heal with an honest approach.

Great Book

Great information on narcissism. I am two years free from leaving my abuser and I couldn't agree more that the process of healing is not linear. Great information, explanations and analogies. This is a must read for anyone that is currently enduring this type of abuse or has endured this type of abuse. A great read for those of you that may have not experienced this type of abuse but is trying to gain and understanding.

WOW, WOW, WOW 🩷👌👏🏻🙌

In my 73 yrs on this earth, this has been THE most profound book I have ever read - truly life changing! It is a “must read/listen for anyone alive, but especially for anyone who has been or knows someone who has been touched by this kind of insidious abuse. The author presents each chapter in a very straightforward manner with clear and concise examples. I was brought to tears, not only for my own healing, but for a further understanding of the varying degrees by which this kind of abuse can touch us all. As I write this in early 2025 & being an American citizen, its profound insights are ever present in today’s world. This has been a wake up call for my 73 yr old wounded child, but also as a 73 yr old grandmother living in fear of the country my children and grandchildren are inheriting. P.l.e.a.s.e. do not miss this opportunity for healing, understanding and growth beyond ourselves!

Perfect for those recovering from Narcissistic abuse

Just got done reading this book for the second time. Absolutely the best book I’ve ever read on narcissism and recovering from its effects. I got out of a toxic relationship over 2 years ago, and although I’ve come a long way in my healing journey, this book just helped me pretty much eliminate the residual bits of self-doubt that lingered in my head, even after 2 years of healing. Highly recommend it!