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Free e-Books by Sam Vaknin
Anthologies of articles and essays in psychology, economics, international affairs, philosophy, and other topics — as well as short fiction, poetry, and thriller excerpts.
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Download every e-book in one go — or use the per-book links further down. Many NEW 2007–2025 editions are included.
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- Sam Vaknin’s articles in Hebrew (ZIP)
I. Mental Health & Psychology
Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders (2016 Edition)
Narcissistic and psychopathic leaders in the workplace, religion, and politics — how to recognise them and cope with the toxic fallout of their “leadership”. Includes analyses of historical figures from Alexander the Great to Jesus and from Hitler to Trump and Obama.
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The Death of Sex and the Demise of Monogamy (2023 Edition)
Sex is dead and so is monogamous marriage. What will replace them? Alternative lifestyles (such as swinging), sexual preferences (such as bi- and homosexuality), sexual paraphilias (such as incest, fetishism, and pedophilia), and the role of malignant narcissism in the disintegration of relationships.
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Abuse, Trauma, and Torture — Their Consequences and Effects (2009 Edition)
The effects on victims and survivors of traumatic experiences, long-term and repeated abuse, and torture. Includes an in-depth profile of the narcissistic abuser and hundreds of links to literature and resources.
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Narcissism Book of Quotes (2007 Edition)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths — from the point of view and lessons of the victims.
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Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited — Tenth Edition (Revised June 2015)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths — FAQs, journal entries, and excerpts from the archives of the Narcissism List. Updated to reflect the criteria in DSM V–TR (2022).
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The Developmental Psychology of Psychopathology — Second Online Edition (2007)
Psychopathology as the outcome of problems in early-childhood development.
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The Conundrums of Psychology — Second Online Edition (2007)
The fundamental assumptions underlying the modern study of psychopathology examined.
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The Narcissism Reader (2020 Edition)
“The Narcissism Reader: Clinical, Behavioral, Spiritual” — an explorative journey co-authored by Sam Vaknin and Peter Fritz Walter.
Scientific Healing and Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse — Trilingual Edition (2025)
Evidence-based practices (clinical and self-help). Summarises Sam Vaknin’s work in the field of narcissistic abuse and the current scientific knowledge regarding healing and recovery from such toxic relationships.
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The Emergence of Cluster B Personality Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence (2025 Edition)
Recasts cluster B personality disorders as post-traumatic dissociative conditions involving self-states (subpersonalities with pseudo-identities) — the most clinically rigorous way to rid us of excessive comorbidities and polythetic diagnoses, and to resolve outstanding conundrums.
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Life Cycle of the Narcissist: Parents, Partners, Children (2026 Edition)
Pathological narcissism is a lifespan disorder and structures the life cycle of the narcissist from early childhood to adulthood and senescence. The book describes the intricate dynamics between the narcissist (a person diagnosed with NPD) and his parents, intimate partners, and own offspring.
II. Philosophy & Ethics
Speculations and Physics (2014 Edition)
Essays and articles about modern physics, speculations in science, pseudo-science, and the alleged incompatibility between God and modern science.
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Chronon Field Theory (2025 Edition)
First conceived by Sam Vaknin in his 1982–4 doctoral dissertation; the current geometric incarnation is largely the work of Eytan H. Suchard. Develops a new theory of time and matter, building on Nathan Rosen’s geometric approach and ideas of realisation events and a chronon field.
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Cyclopedia of Philosophy (2009 Edition)
Cyclopedia of issues in modern philosophy: the philosophy of science and religion, the cognitive sciences, cultural studies, aesthetics, art and literature, the philosophy of economics, the philosophy of psychology, and ethics.
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Essays on God and Freud (2009 Edition)
Six essays on the alleged incompatibility between God and modern science, and four essays on psychoanalysis and its role in the landscape of modern, scientific psychology and evidence-based psychotherapies.
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Bioethics and Population
Issues in the ethics and practice of demography and bioengineering — population control, the right to life, cloning, and abortion.
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Issues in Ethics
Issues in ethics — the right to life, cloning, abortion, animal rights, and other controversial topics.
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The Silver Lining — Moral Deliberations in Films (2014 Edition)
Moral deliberations and philosophical dimensions in 19 modern films.
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III. Geopolitics & Current Affairs
After the Rain — How the West Lost the East
An anthology of more than 50 articles on the politics, economics, geopolitics, and history of central and eastern European and Balkan countries.
Good Morning, Brussels (2025 Edition)
Columns on economics, culture, society, politics, and geopolitics in a changing world — published in Brussels Morning.
Macedonia: A Nation at a Crossroads (2009 Edition)
The economy, culture, society, politics, and Balkan geopolitics of the Republic of Macedonia and its people.
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The Belgian Curtain — Europe after Communism
The European Union, NATO, the euro, and central and eastern Europe after the fall of communism.
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Empire and War (2007 Edition)
The antecedents and aftermath of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the role of the United States in international affairs.
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Terrorists and Freedom Fighters
The history of four terrorist organisations in the Balkans and a general introduction to terrorism and freedom-fighting. Also includes essays on religious co-existence in the Balkans and pathological narcissism as a precursor to terrorism.
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Putin’s Russia
Russia’s economy and politics under President Vladimir Putin.
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IV. Economics & Business
The Facts and Fictions of the Securities Industry (2009 Edition)
The securities industry, its markets and instruments (equity, debt, derivatives), trading strategies, underlying economic models, and future.
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A Critique of Piketty’s ‘Capital in the Twenty-first Century’ (2014 Edition)
A critique of Piketty’s tome on income inequality and social mobility in the West (mainly the USA, UK, and EU).
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Capitalistic Musings (2007 Edition)
Critical analysis of the foundations and tenets of capitalism, and of the dismal science — economics.
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The Labor Divide (2007 Edition)
Modern labour theories and practice — employment, unemployment, migration, brain drain, entrepreneurship, workaholism, and trade unions.
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Corruption and Financial Crime (2009 Edition)
Essays on corruption, money laundering, crime, and international finance.
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The Exporter’s Handbook
A tutorial for export transactions — from financing to shipping, INCOTERMS, and contracts.
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Small Business Manual
Issues in owning and managing a small business in developing and poor countries.
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TrendSiters — Digital Content and Web Technologies (2009 Edition)
Essays on the new media, doing business on the web, digital content (its creation and distribution), e-publishing, e-books, digital reference, DRM technology, and other related issues.
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Cyclopedia of Economics (2009 Edition)
Cyclopedia of issues in economics analysed through the prism of the economies of countries in transition, emerging markets, and developing countries.
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Healthcare Reform Checklist (2009 Edition)
Checklist for reforms in the healthcare sector: purchasing, provision, delivery, commissioning, and stewardship. Detailed case studies from Germany and Eastern Europe.
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V. Fiction & Poetry
MindGames (2010 Edition)
Short stories about bizarre mental-health disorders. The mind is the most terrifying place of all.
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Words: A Short Guide to Making Your Own (2025 Edition)
An overview of the art of putting words together.
The Suffering of Being Kafka (2023 Edition)
A second volume of short stories and poetry translated from the Hebrew.
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The Hitler File — excerpts (2007 Edition)
What was in Hitler’s personal file kept by the Nazi Party’s own intelligence agency, the SD? Israel Sarid Roth, the only son of two Holocaust survivors, is about to find out — as a routine assignment in Jerusalem plunges him into the centre of a deadly nightmare.
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VI. Miscellaneous
Links and Factoids (2007 Edition)
Anthology of fascinating historical and scientific facts, with links to relevant web sources.
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The Narcissist on Instagram: Epigrams and Observations (2021–5 Editions)
A series of epigrams and observations grouped by theme:
- Scams, Scandals, and Scoundrels
- Men, Women, Gender Wars
- Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Other Predators
- Sex and Intimacy: Forgotten Arts
- Democracy, History, and Other Fictions
- Me, Me, and Me
- Public Intellect, Private Rants
Book 1 (PDF) Book 2 (PDF) Book 3 (PDF) Book 4 (PDF) Book 5 (PDF) Book 6 (PDF)
World in Conflict, Mind in Transition: Sam Vaknin Interviews (2023 Edition)
A collection of long-form interviews spanning psychology, philosophy, and physics — including: Nothingness, Narcissism, Cold Therapy, Giftedness and IQ, Religion and God, Science and Reality, Gender Wars, Psychological Growth, Structure / Function / Society / Survival, Chronon Field Theory and Time Asymmetry, Genius and Insanity, Freedom of Expression, Misogyny and Misandry, Victimisation and Victimhood Identity Movements, Gut Feelings and Intuition, Narcissism as Future Religion, Free Will, Physics or Metaphysics, Censorship East and West, Mind / Reality / Language, and The Psychology of War.
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About the author — Sam Vaknin
Web & journalistic activities
- Columnist in Brussels Morning (sample).
- Author of extensive web sites in psychology (“Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited” — an Open Directory Cool Site for eight years), philosophy (“Philosophical Musings”), and economics & geopolitics (“World in Conflict and Transition”).
- Editor of mental-health-disorders and central- & eastern-European categories in various web directories (Open Directory, Search Europe, Mentalhelp.net).
- Editor of the Personality Disorders, NPD, Verbal & Emotional Abuse, and Spousal (Domestic) Abuse & Violence topics on Suite 101, and contributing author on BellaOnline.
- Columnist and commentator in “The New Presence”, United Press International (UPI), InternetContent, eBookWeb, PopMatters, Global Politician, Analyst Network, Conservative Voice, Brussels Morning, American Chronicle Media Group, eBookNet.org, and “Central Europe Review”.
Publications & awards
- “Managing Investment Portfolios in States of Uncertainty”, Limon Publishers, Tel-Aviv, 1988.
- “The Gambling Industry”, Limon Publishers, Tel-Aviv, 1990.
- “Requesting My Loved One: Short Stories”, Miskal–Yedioth Aharonot, Tel-Aviv, 1997.
- “The Suffering of Being Kafka” (Hebrew and English short fiction), Prague, 1998–2004.
- “The Macedonian Economy at a Crossroads — On the Way to a Healthier Economy” (dialogues with Nikola Gruevski), Skopje, 1998.
- “The Exporter’s Pocketbook”, Ministry of Trade, Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, 1999.
- “Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited”, Narcissus Publications, Prague, 1999–2007 (read excerpts).
- The Narcissism, Psychopathy, and Abuse in Relationships Series — e-books on relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths, Prague, 1999–2010.
- Personality Disorders Revisited — e-book on personality disorders, Prague, 2007.
- “After the Rain — How the West Lost the East”, Narcissus Publications in association with Central Europe Review / CEENMI, Prague and Skopje, 2000.
- More than 30 e-books on psychology, international affairs, business and economics, philosophy, short fiction, and reference (free download here).
- Winner of numerous awards, including Israel’s Council of Culture and Art Prize for Maiden Prose (1997), The Rotary Club Award for Social Studies (1976), and the Bilateral Relations Studies Award of the American Embassy in Israel (1978).
- Hundreds of professional articles in all fields of finance and economics; numerous geopolitical and political-economic articles in print and web periodicals worldwide.
- Many appearances in the electronic and print media on subjects in psychology, philosophy, the sciences, and economics.
- Citations via Google Scholar.
Purchase print & full editions
Abused? Stalked? Harassed? Bullied? Victimised? Afraid? Confused? Brought up by a narcissistic parent? Married to a narcissist — or divorcing one? Afraid your children will turn out to be the same? Or are you a narcissist (or suspect you are one)? These books and video lectures will teach you how to cope, survive, and protect your loved ones.
Most of Sam’s books and e-books in one place: Sam Vaknin’s Amazon store
I. Print edition
Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited — Tenth, Revised Print Edition (May 2015). More than 730 pages: essays, 100 frequently asked questions, and appendices on pathological narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Updated to reflect the criteria in DSM V–TR (2022).
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II. E-books (Kindle, Amazon)
An electronic book (e-book) is a computer file that arrives as an e-mail attachment. Save it to your computer, smartphone, Kindle, or NOOK device and open it to read.
Save $63 — 16 e-book series (USA) Save $63 — 16 e-book series (UK)
The series totals 3,500+ pages, including the full text of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited. Email your proof of purchase to [email protected] and receive FREE: (1) PDF editions of all 16 books, and (2) a substantial bonus pack.
All Kindle e-books (USA) All Kindle e-books (UK)
Individual e-book titles
- Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited (FULL TEXT) — Tenth, revised electronic edition (June 2015). 720 pages. Updated to reflect DSM V criteria. Buy (USA) · Buy (UK)
- A–Z of Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissism and NPD — The Narcissism Bible. Almost 1,000 pages: the first comprehensive encyclopedia of pathological narcissism in clinical and non-clinical settings — family, workplace, church, community, law enforcement, judiciary, and politics. Buy on Amazon
- The Narcissist and Psychopath in Therapy (235 pages). Can narcissists and psychopaths be cured? Can their behaviour be modified? How are these disorders diagnosed? Kindle · Print
- How to Divorce a Narcissist or a Psychopath (105 pages). Covers hiring an attorney, domestic-violence shelters, planning your getaway, involving police, restraining orders, court-mandated evaluation, custody, and coping strategies — especially if you share children. Kindle · Print
- Personality Disorders Revisited (458 pages). Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial / Psychopathic, Histrionic, Paranoid, Obsessive-Compulsive, Schizoid, Schizotypal, Masochistic, Sadistic, Depressive, Negativistic / Passive-Aggressive, Dependent, and others. Kindle · Print
- Toxic Relationships — Abuse and its Aftermath (463 pages). How to identify abuse, cope with it, survive it, and deal with your abuser. Kindle · Print
- The Narcissist and Psychopath in the Workplace (131 pages). Identifying and coping with narcissistic and psychopathic bullies — colleagues, bosses, suppliers, and authority figures. Kindle · Print
- Pathological Narcissism Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — Tenth, Revised Edition (2015), 814 pages. Dozens of FAQs on pathological narcissism, relationships with abusers, and NPD. Kindle · Print
- The World of the Narcissist — Tenth, Revised Edition (2015), 175 pages. Psychodynamic study of pathological narcissism using a new vocabulary. Kindle · Print
- Excerpts from the Archives of the Narcissism List (514 pages). Case studies and excerpts from the Narcissistic Abuse Study Group archives. Kindle · Print
- Diary of a Narcissist (336 pages). The anatomy of a mental illness (NPD): its origins, its unfolding, its outcomes. Kindle · Print
- Abusive Relationships Workbook (244 pages). Self-assessment questionnaires, tips, and tests for victims of abusers, batterers, and stalkers. Kindle · Print
- How to Cope with Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abusers and Stalkers (151 pages). Navigating a system often hostile to the victim: courts, police, psychotherapists, evaluators, and social or welfare services. Kindle · Print
III. Cold Therapy seminar on DVDs
Eleven videos of the Level 1 Cold Therapy seminar in Vienna, Austria — for licensed therapists. Details, sample video, and purchase on the Cold Therapy & consultation page.
Cold Therapy details & purchase
IV. Book bundles with bonus consultation
Purchase any e-book bundle and receive a bonus one-on-one consultation with Sam Vaknin or Lidija Rangelovska (or both) — via Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, or e-mail.
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