The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists By Rokelle Lerner

The best book on narcissism I've read. It is really difficult to find easy to read, well witten, good info in this field. I read other highly rated books (5 stars and all), only to find them basically a waste of time and money. This author is able to step outside the The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists I'm one of those people who developed life long skills at coping with narcissists, but only just recently discovered that that's what has been going on for 50 years. So I already have a strong sense of a lot of things about narcissism but only from intuition, not The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists Just got out of my first (and last) relationship with a narcissist (met every trait of the somatic, raging bull type). It didn't take long for me to run for the hills, but it shouldn't have taken longer than 5 minutes. It was shocking how quickly and completely he reeled me The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists

As the spouse of an alcoholic with narcissistic traits, which get considerably worse when he's intoxicated, I found the book clear and concise. Most of all, I enjoyed the fact that, while calling a spade a spade, the book still manages to be compassionate to both the NPD The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists If you are dealing with, or think you're dealing with a narcissist in your family or inner circle, THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE book for you!!! Look no further trust me on this! Allow me to get personal with fair warning that this review may also depress The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists WOW!!! Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! I have educated myself extensively on NPD, and THIS is the book I could not put down! If you are 'under the spell' of living with one with NPD, the first step is to become aware of WHAT it is you are dealing with, and then acknowledge The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists I gave this book a five stars because I found it to be very insightful and informational. I am married to a man with strong Narcissistic Personality Traits. This book has given me yet another perspective on what I am up against. Author of this book mentioned that there The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists This book is really eye opening. Very well written, and well organized. It really goes deep into the disorder and thuroughly explains the dynamic between a narcissist and people involved with them. However, I don't really agree with the some of the advice about The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists

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In her latest book, relationship expert Rokelle Lerner, tackles the innerworkings of narcissism and offers compassionate and realistic advice for surviving a relationship with those afflicted with this personality disorder. A Narcissist can make life exhilaratingly exciting  one minute, and shear hell the next. A narcissist has no qualms about taking another's money, love, admiration, body or soul to satisfy their unquenchable hunger. They are not inherently evil, but unfortunately their wounds compel them to act in ways that are sometimes unconscionable, damaging, and ultimately tragic. Whether a mother in law, friend, coworker or boss, sometimes it's impossible to avoid narcissists, so instead of being miserable or taken advantage of, Rokelle Lerner shares her insights on the dynamics behind this personality disorder to give readers the tools to cope with narcissists, including: Learning to see narcissists as they see themselves Creating defense factors to ward them off Maintaining a balanced relationship based on mutual love, not one sided narcissism The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists