The Devil You Know: Looking Out for the Psycho in Your Life

by Kerry Daynes, Jessica Fellowes

YOU VE MET A NEW MAN WHO SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. HE S CHARMING, CONFIDENT AND IMPULSIVE. HE SHARES SO MUCH IN COMMON WITH YOU AND YOU SEEM TO BE THE PERFECT MATCH. BUT THINGS AREN T QUITE AS THEY SEEM, YOU SOON REALISE HIS CHARM DOESN T RUN DEEP, HE GETS BORED EASILY, HE S IRRESPONSIBLE AND HE HAS A STRING OF EXES AND ONE NIGHT STANDS IN HIS WAKE, HE THINKS A LOT OF HIMSELF BUT LITTLE OF OTHERS. OR PERHAPS YOUR BOSS TAKES TOO MANY BIG RISKS AND TREATS YOU LIKE A PAWN IN THEIR GAME OR YOUR FRIEND IS ALWAYS ASKING FAVOURS OF YOU. THE PSYCHOPATH IN YOUR LIFE IS PROBABLY IN DISGUISE - THEY COULD BE YOUR LOVER, YOUR CHILD, YOUR COLLEAGUE, YOUR FRIEND OR THE HOT NEW DATE YOU VE MET ON THE INTERNET. SO HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE CLOSE TO HAND ISN T QUITE WHO THEY SEEM? IN THE PSYCHOPATH IN YOUR LIFE, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST KERRY DAYNES EXPLAINS THE PSYCHE OF A PSYCHOPATH, SHE REVEALS THE BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS THEY SHARE IN COMMON AND SHE GIVES ADVICE ON HOW TO HANDLE THEM - OR BETTER STILL, HOW TO AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Ebooks

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is written at the level of a women's magazine article pop psychology quiz, so if you're looking for something more scientific then you will be disappointed. It's not a bad book, it's quite entertaining and accessible. It depends what you're looking for in a book on psychopathy.

[Margaret E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting indeed

This book was extremely interesting giving various case examples of psychopaths /non-psychopaths. It did find some of the in depth explanations and examples tedious though

[A.A. Abbott · Rating 5 out of 5]

We think of a psychopath as a twisted serial killer, but he or she could equally be your demanding boss, your exciting lover or your new best friend who's conning you out of your life savings. This fascinating little book tells you what to look for. If you spot that someone's faking empathy, then don't fall for their charm - run a mile.

[Çağlayan Taybaş · Rating 4 out of 5]

Çok güzel kitaptı. Sonlara doğru biraz sıkıyor ama yine de okumanızı tavsiye ederim. Etrafımızda sandığımızdan daha fazla psikopat var ve onları teşhis etmemiz gerekiyor. Tabii siz de bir psikopat değilseniz?

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting, quick guide to the works of psychopathy. The book gives examples and case studies for different types of scenarios that you might come across. It is genuinely hard and fascinating for me to get my head around a person that cannot feel love, guilt or remorse.

[Christina Widmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ausführliche Rezension:
http://nouw.com/cwidmann/habe-ich-ein...

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this very interesting

[Amanda Pereira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muito bom, extremamente necessário. Muitas coisas/temas que deveriam ser avisados e abordados de maneira mais frequente, que foram explicitados nesse livro. Gostei bastante.

[Zara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is there a psycho in your life? has a title that would not look entirely out of place nestled between the pages of a tabloid. Reading a bit like one, it gives a very surface-level insight into psychopathy. That being said, this means it is very accessible and is kept lighthearted –well, as lighthearted as a book about ruthless criminals can be– whilst still being an easy yet informative read.

[Rizwan Ahmed · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though the book provides some interesting information about general psychopathic behaviours, there is little that stays with the reader once it is put away. This is largely due to the fact, as the authors acknowledge, that it takes a lot of careful diagnosis to truly pronounce whether someone is really a psychopath. So, althuogh the book describes the tendencies that a psychopath typically diplays, the answer posed in the title is not truly answerable!

That said, it is an interesting read that describes psychopathic behaviour in different contexts and settings.

[Bushra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only thing i can say about the book is; don't wait for it to exactly say to you who is the psycho in your life. The book is just giving you examples and clarifying why that situation was named as psychotic. What you should see in your parents/child/lover/boss/bff/collegue/spouse and know that it is a psychotic behavior and you should run away from it.

Because there is not one type of psycho in this world. Not just only killers are psychopaths. Know this and open your eyes. Don't go psychopath about it yourself, of course, but don't be naive as well.

Have a happy life, everyone!

[Nzfiend · Rating 3 out of 5]

Think this book should be subtitled "Pop PSYCHO spotting."

Has little of the real information contained in titles like PSYCHOPATHIC TEXT, THE WISDOM OF PSYCHOPATHS or similar. Has some quite good humour but is really aimed at school kid audience.

[Marion Husband · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not nearly as good as the sociopath next door, a little bit light, tries a bit hard to be funny, but I read it in almost one sitting so interesting and readable

[Stephanie Chu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very fascinating and i always want to know what made a psychopath.