Julie L. Hall is the author of the book The Narcissist in Your Life: Recognizing the Patterns and Learning to Break Free from Da Capo Lifelong Books/Hachette Books.

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Praise for The Narcissist in Your Life

“Educational writer Hall begins this deep dive examination of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) with a stunning revelation: 6.2 percent of Americans are impaired with NPD and an even greater number have pathological levels of narcissistic traits. Having grown up in a narcissistic family, Hall experienced the disorder firsthand, with the abuse rising to the forefront when she began work on a memoir. Here, the author assists in navigating encounters with the illness and provides an analysis of NPD diagnostic criteria, abusive relationship patterns, and guidance for coping with the aftermath of abuse. Hall’s surprising findings, grounded in professional research and interviews with survivors, largely focus on behaviors that perpetuate pathological narcissism across generations, making this a significant contribution to the NPD literature.

VERDICT Living with a narcissist, writes Hall, violates our fundamental rights of dignity, integrity, and personal freedoms, made worse because the narcissist is usually someone close to the abused. All libraries, in particular university collections supporting mental health and psychiatry curriculum, will find this a worthy addition.”

—Library Journal starred review

“Brilliant, riveting, and amazingly thorough. I recommend this book to virtually everyone with an interest in narcissistic personality disorder, including psychotherapists. I am confident that everyone will find something here that will expand their knowledge. This book hooked me!”

—Elinor Greenberg, PhD, author of Borderline, Narcissistic, and Schizoid Adaptations

“[P]rovides insight and effective strategies for anyone working to deal with the negative effects of a close relationship with a narcissist. It will resonate with adult children and partners struggling with the pain and confusion of life in a war zone that is often invisible to outsiders. Hall’s book is an important addition to the understanding of narcissistic personality disorder, and destined to help many people.”

—Susan Forward, PhD, author of Emotional Blackmail and Mothers Who Can’t Love

“Written from the heart, Julie Hall’s book is a treasure trove of knowledge and healing. The Narcissist in Your Life clearly identifies the elusive red flags of narcissistic abuse in families and relationships. These encounters can leave long-lasting trauma, but this book offers a path to freedom. Every page is filled with warmth and compassion, teaching the reader how to find solutions within. I loved it!”

—Jackson MacKenzie, author of Whole Again and Psychopath Free

“There is a wealth of information here. The lists and examples of narcissistic behaviors and their impact on family members, outlines of family rules and roles, and personal interviews are especially helpful in bringing a deeper understanding of the depth and breadth of narcissistic exploitation and manipulation. And the strategies for family members are practical and compassionate. Hall’s The Narcissist in Your Life will give you hope and insight into how to help yourself and your kids heal.”

—Margalis Fjelstad, PhD, LMFT, author of Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist

“How do you love a book about narcissism? Yet I love this book. Julie Hall’s The Narcissist in Your Life has it all—rare psychological insight, lucid prose, and a survivor’s determination to leave no stone unturned. Clinicians will find as much substance here to dig into as readers seeking understanding and validation. From its engaging style that keeps you reading like a gripping novel to its first-rate journalism and authority of lived insight, Ms. Hall’s book gets it right not just about the pernicious effects of narcissism in families, but more deeply about the dynamics of family itself. However this personality disorder touches your life, whether you have a narcissist parent, spouse, sibling, or boss, this is the book to read and reread, share and share again.”

—Sharyn Wolf, LCSW-R, author, frequent guest therapist on Oprah, CNN, The Today Show

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