Eye opening

This is a fascinating book. Really makes you think and very accessible. Great listen. Look forward to hearing more.

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Great book on the nature of psychopathy!

Great book on the nature of psychopathy, from an academic angle. Full of real situations, followed by quotes from sociopaths, giving insight to their varying motivations and thinking. Allthough old, this book doesnt feel outdated, as it describes the behavior and reasoning of psychopaths.

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Confirmed a lot of what I’ve experienced

Brilliant book! Staggering it doesn’t form part of the training for judges, police, social workers, lawyers, healthcare workers , child protection. This was written in 1993 and we still haven’t grasped the issue of the psychopath despite the charities there to help buckling under the strain. This is a shameful reflection on the values of our society, thank you to the author for this well researched and put together book. Shame soooo many are still closed off to the idea these people are sooo damaging to all they come into contact with. Especially their kids. :(

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fascinating

Would you listen to Without Conscience again? Why?

Yes read it over 20 yes ago . Brilliant.

What did you like best about this story?

No nonsense no drama

What does Paul Boehmer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Clear vocals

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

not that kind of book

Any additional comments?

don't feel you need to be a forensic professional to enjoy this book

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everyone should read

Great insight into the mind of a psychopath.
A very interesting book if not a bit sobering.

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Very useful

Eye opening book. The author describes and gives examples of psychopathy in all aspects of life - not just personal relationships. A highly recommended read, and even more for individuals who tend to attract psychopaths. It is as if psychopaths can smell us from a distance. But, my body has also its defence mechanism, I can feel their negative energy like electricity passing through my body when I am close to such people. When I was younger I thought that I was just anxious. But now in my 40s, I know that my body knows better. Many thanks to the author.

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worth a listen

interesting enough content. was not too impressed with the narrator. Still worth listening to though.

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brilliant

Great inside story of how psychopaths act and can treat people. a great read all round.

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Very comprehensible

From the basics to a good comprehensive content. Very clarifying book. If you need to get into this subject, I really recommend.

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Essential & fascinating

This book is the first essential step on the road towards an understanding of psychopathy. Hare uses real life examples to illustrate the various traits & behaviours of psychopaths to give you a fuller understanding of their condition. It's truly fascinating stuff. The way they see the world, the way they might view YOU, is laid bare, its chilling and compelling.

The only slight down side of this audiobook is the narrator. He reads quite benign sentences with the same menacing tone that he uses to read the sinister ones. He would read a benign sentence such as "I gave a talk at a university" in the same menacing way that he would read "He stabbed the old man several times".

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