Surrounded by narcissists : how to effectively recognize, avoid, and defend yourself against toxic people (and not lose your mind) / Thomas Erikson.

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Erikson, Thomas, 1965-

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TextSeries: The surrounded by idiots seriesPublisher: New York, NY : St. Martin's Essentials, [2022]Edition: First U.S. editionDescription: pages cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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9781250789563 : HRD :
1250789567 : HRD :

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Summary: "Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shares the secrets of dealing with everyday narcissists Are the narcissists in your life making you miserable? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute conviction they are right (even when they're clearly not), their determination to do whatever they want (regardless of the impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surroundedby Idiots, Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissistic behaviors as well -something that is becoming more widespread in the age of social media. Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from the thrall of others' toxic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Adult Book	Phillipsburg Free Public Library	Adult Non-Fiction	New Books	155.232 ERI	Available		36748002582791

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Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!

Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shares the secrets of dealing with everyday narcissists.

Are the narcissists in your life making you miserable? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute conviction they are right (even when they're clearly not), their determination to do whatever they want (regardless of the impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them?

In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots , Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissistic behaviors as well-something that is becoming more widespread in the age of social media.

Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from the thrall of others' toxic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shares the secrets of dealing with everyday narcissists Are the narcissists in your life making you miserable? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute conviction they are right (even when they're clearly not), their determination to do whatever they want (regardless of the impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surroundedby Idiots, Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissistic behaviors as well -something that is becoming more widespread in the age of social media. Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from the thrall of others' toxic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life"-- Provided by publisher.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Introduction (p. ix)
Part 1 Narcissism: A Brief Introduction
1 What Is Narcissism? (p. 3)
2 Being a Cut Above the Rest (p. 14)
3 The Rest of the Dark Triad (p. 19)
4 Is It Normal to Think About Yourself All the Time? (p. 27)
5 A First Encounter with Linda (p. 39)
Part II Narcissism: An In-Depth Look
6 Surveying the Depths of Complex Souls (p. 45)
7 Do I Love Myself? It's Complicated (p. 50)
8 Emotions and Narcissists-Like Oil and Water? (p. 61)
9 The Secret Language of Narcissists (p. 69)
10 When Did a Little Narcissism Ever Hurt Anyone? (p. 74)
11 Manipulation (p. 81)
12 Who Is in Danger of Falling Victim to a Narcissist? (p. 104)
13 How Are Narcissists Made? (p. 120)
14 The Challenges of Narcissism (p. 127)
Part III How to Handle Narcissists
15 The Challenges of Being Close to a Narcissist (p. 139)
16 Breaking Free from a Narcissist (p. 145)
17 A Complete System for Breaking Free Once and for All (p. 155)
18 Is Missing Your Abuser a Thing? (p. 170)
19 Linda Revisited-An Analysis of Her Behavior (p. 177)
Part IV A Narcissistic Culture
20 When the Problem Affects More than Just a Few Individuals (p. 183)
21 Expressions of a Narcissistic Culture (p. 189)
22 A Literal Look in the Rearview Mirror (p. 201)
23 Aggression and Collective Narcissism (p. 206)
24 How Did We End Up Here? (p. 221)
25 Self-Esteem: More Trouble Than You're Worth (p. 229)
26 Normalizing Narcissism (p. 237)
27 Test Yourself: Are You a Narcissist? (p. 255)
28 Being the Change (p. 271)
In Closing Linda, Part 3: How Can We Help Her? (p. 283)
Bibliography and Sources (p. 287)
Index (p. 289)

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Publishers Weekly Review

Motivational speaker Erikson (Surrounded by Psychopaths) takes on narcissists in the outstanding latest entry to his Surrounded by Idiots series. "Thinking a little less about ourselves and a little more about one another is the road to true success and happiness," Erikson contends, and to that end he explores the psychology of narcissism and outlines a more caring alternative based in "greater truth and freedom." The author suggests that while everyone thinks about themselves, narcissists focus on themselves "at the expense of everyone else" and feel entitled and as if they are above the rules. He also asserts that social media provides "fertile ground" for a "cultural narcissism" that sees society reward such narcissistic behavior as posting pictures of one's lunch. To protect against the narcissists in one's life, Erikson recommends breaking off all contact, and to insulate oneself from cultural narcissism, he advises taking a 30-day digital detox. Erickson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining, and readers will appreciate the insightful guidance. This is another home run from Erikson. (June)