When most of us hear the word narcissism or narcissist , we envision vain, preening, braggarts who can\'t stop talking about themselves.
Malkin deconstructs our misconceptions of narcissism and offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to protect ourselves and how to promote healthy narcissism in our partners, our children, and ourselves..
A healthy middle--a healthy degree of narcissism--is essential for a strong sense of self.
The reality is that we all fall somewhere between utter selflessness and grandiosity.
Readers will learn that there\'s far more to narcissism than its reductive invective would imply.
In Rethinking Narcissism Harvard Medical School psychologist 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.
The startling truth is we\'ve been distracted by an empty stereotype that blinds us to far more reliable signs of danger--and an entire generation is suffering because of it.
But most of the time, we\'ve got it wrong; many Narcissists aren\'t driven by looks, fame, or money--some may even be shy or soft spoken.
When most of us hear the word narcissism or narcissist , we envision vain, preening, braggarts who can\'t stop talking about themselves
