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A review by anabel_unker
Sociopath: a Memoir by Patric Gagne
5.0
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
From an incredibly young age, Patric Gagne knew she was different. Unable to express, or feel, the same emotions as her fellow children, Gagne struggled to fill the void where those emotions should be. Acting out by petty theft, breaking and entering, and (in one instance) physical violence, Gagne realized she could break through the intense pressure in her mind and... breathe.
Both griping and educational, Patric Gagne's SOCIOPATH offers a glimpse into Gagne's life as a person with sociopathy. Her journey from lonely child to clinical psychologist was not only fascinating but heartbreaking-- to read Gagne describe her innate desire to feel but also strive to understand why she couldn't was poignant.
Gagne has an impressive self-awareness and ability to discuss her emotions and thought process, which added an incredible amount of depth to each part of her story. SOCIOPATH was highly educational for anyone wanting a first-person perspective on sociopathy and provides valuable insight into a severely underserved population.
From an incredibly young age, Patric Gagne knew she was different. Unable to express, or feel, the same emotions as her fellow children, Gagne struggled to fill the void where those emotions should be. Acting out by petty theft, breaking and entering, and (in one instance) physical violence, Gagne realized she could break through the intense pressure in her mind and... breathe.
Both griping and educational, Patric Gagne's SOCIOPATH offers a glimpse into Gagne's life as a person with sociopathy. Her journey from lonely child to clinical psychologist was not only fascinating but heartbreaking-- to read Gagne describe her innate desire to feel but also strive to understand why she couldn't was poignant.
Gagne has an impressive self-awareness and ability to discuss her emotions and thought process, which added an incredible amount of depth to each part of her story. SOCIOPATH was highly educational for anyone wanting a first-person perspective on sociopathy and provides valuable insight into a severely underserved population.