Sociopath

A Memoir

De: Patric Gagne

Narrado por: Patric Gagne

An engrossing, “completely fascinating” (Cosmopolitan) memoir revealing the author’s struggle to come to terms with her own sociopathy and shed light on the often maligned and misunderstood mental disorder.

Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Something about her caused people to react in a way she didn’t understand. She suspected it was because she didn’t feel things the way other people did. Emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy eluded her. For the most part, she felt nothing. And she didn’t like the way that “nothing” felt.

In college, Patric finally confirmed what she’d long suspected. She was a sociopath. But even though it was the very first personality disorder identified—well over 200 years ago—sociopathy had been neglected by mental health professionals for decades. She was told there was no treatment, no hope for a normal life. But when Patric reconnects with an old flame, she gets a glimpse of a future beyond her diagnosis. If she’s capable of love, it must mean that she isn’t a like the madmen and evil villains in pop culture. With the help of her sweetheart (and some curious characters she meets along the way) she embarks on a mission to prove that the millions of Americans who share her diagnosis aren’t all monsters either.

This is the inspiring story of Patric’s journey to unlock the true nature of sociopathy and build a life of love and hope against all odds.

Informative Awareness

As a behavioral health professional, I found this reading interesting and educational. Following the journey of mental health for sociopathy can be skewed and disconnected. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing in support of bringing great awareness to humanizing a difficult diagnosis.

Very enlightening

Definitely gave me a better understanding of sociopaths and their hurdles. Well written and well read.

Can it really be true?!

It’s almost too crazy to believe it is actually true and I’m having trouble confirming it really is! But…. If it is, it’s fascinating.

A much needed in depth portrait

I’ve always shared this feeling like sociopathy should be more studied instead of just labeled “bad” but never known what it’s like to have this personality type. This gives so much information that I’ve always wondered!

Honest book brilliantly written

An honest, candid and fascinating insight into the mind and life of a sociopath. I really appreciate and enjoyed the book.