Rethinking Narcissism, Dr. Craig Malkin
Rethinking Narcissism, Dr. Craig Malkin
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Rethinking Narcissism
The Bad-and Surprising Good-About Feeling Special

Author: Dr. Craig Malkin

Narrator: Kiff VandenHeuvel

Unabridged: 6 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Wave

Published: 07/07/2015


Synopsis

Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing."What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest rising searches on Google, and articles on the topic routinely go viral. Yet, the word "narcissist" seems to mean something different every time it's uttered. People hurl the word as insult at anyone who offends them. It's become so ubiquitous, in fact, that it's lost any clear meaning. The only certainty these days is that it's bad to be a narcissist—really bad—inspiring the same kind of roiling queasiness we feel when we hear the words sexist or racist. That's especially troubling news for millennials, the people born after 1980, who've been branded the "most narcissistic generation ever."In Rethinking Narcissism readers will learn that there's far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would imply. The truth is that we all fall on a spectrum somewhere between utter selflessness on the one side, and arrogance and grandiosity on the other. A healthy middle exhibits a strong sense of self. On the far end lies sociopathy. Malkin deconstructs healthy from unhealthy narcissism and offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and ourselves.

About Dr. Craig Malkin

Dr. Craig Malkin is an author, clinical psychologist, and lecturer for Harvard Medical School with two decades of experience helping individuals, couples, and families. His articles, advice, and insights on relationships have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as Time, the New York Times, The Sunday Times (London), Psychology Today, and Women’s Health, as well as countless other magazines and websites. He’s also been featured multiple times on NPR, CBS Radio, and the Oprah Winfrey Network channel; appeared on various local morning shows; and been a guest on more than sixty radio stations here and abroad. Dr. Malkin is president and director of the Cambridge, Massachusetts–based YM Psychotherapy and Consultation, Inc., which provides psychotherapy and evidence-based couples workshops. He lives in Boston with his wife and twin girls.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Erika on September 09, 2016

Finished reading "Rethinking Narcissism", last night, and I have very mixed feelings about it. Readers coming to this wanting to find out more about "selfish traits" in themselves or others will find plenty of useful material here. Being able to recognize narcissistic tendencies is a helpful tool in......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on May 15, 2022

A well-balanced and readable book about narcissism. Craig Malkin does a great job of describing narcissism using everyday language while still capturing the complexity of the condition. One of my main takeaways from this book is that having a moderate level of narcissism can be quite healthy – it’s......more

Goodreads review by Laura on August 17, 2015

Thank you Dr. Malkin for a refreshing view of the general population, as well as, insight into true narcissism. Dr. Malkin eased the readers into the book by providing his first hand experience of the narcissist in his life that lead him into his journey of becoming an expert in narcissism by way of......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on June 18, 2018

This phenomenal book has inspired in me so much wisdom, warmth, positivity and spiritual strength. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to enhance any form of relationship as I believe that it's not just for those who'd like to learn more about narcissism. Rather, it's a book that can help peopl......more

Goodreads review by Ilana (illi69) on June 13, 2020

Narcissism, is part of human nature and is expressed on a scale. We need a certain amount of narcissism to feel self-confident, assert our needs, and follow our dreams. Too little narcissism leads to dissatisfaction and sacrificing our needs to benefit others. Too much, as we are well aware by now w......more