Testimonials

Few people can claim to have increased the public awareness of NPD to such a degree.

Adrian TampanyFinancial Times Weekend Magazine, September 2010

Malignant Self-love (is a) … magnum opus.

Yvonne RobertsSunday Times, September 2007

Sam Vaknin is the world's leading expert on narcissism.

Tim HallNew York Press, Volume 16 · February 2003

Vaknin's a respected expert on malignant narcissists … He set about to know everything there is about the psychopathic narcissist.

Ian WalkerABC Radio National, Background Briefing · July 2004

Seminal book on narcissism … distinguished by its many "insider" insights; depicts this personality disorder in ways that most readers, experientially, can easily relate to.

Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D.Clinical psychologist; Psychology Today

Bringing to light new developments in narcissistic personality disorders, Vaknin's pioneering and original work meticulously addresses the ever-changing states, traits, and characteristics of this disorder. This is truly a masterpiece! I highly recommend this book.

Joan Jutta Lachkar, Ph.D.Author of Narcissistic/Borderline Couples; Affiliate Member, New Center for Psychoanalysis

Among many books published on the topic of pathological narcissism, this is by far the best. Highly recommended not only for the general public but also for professional therapists.

Akira Otani, Ed.D., ABPHUniversity of Maryland

Sam is doing a great work on pathological narcissism. His book Malignant Self-love is our first guideline in handling malignant types of patients in the forensic setting.

Dr. Sanja Radeljak, MD, PhDPsychiatrist and forensic expert; Neuropsychiatric hospital "Dr. Ivan Barbot", Popovaca, Croatia

Sam Vaknin is the number-one author in guiding this understanding — technically rich, and serious in details of specific dynamics other authors don't get. This is the one book to support professionals and people coming out of dysregulated families and dysfunctional relations.

Dr. Claudia RieckenClinician and neuroscientist, Brazil

Brilliant, insightful, extremely relevant — not only clinically, but practically, on a day-to-day basis. This work can be immediately applied and be of assistance to our society at large.

Dr. Cyndie Spanier, Ph.D.Deputy Director, Pittsburgh Behavioral Medicine, LLC

Clinicians, researchers and narcissistic-abuse victims alike have benefited from this one-of-a-kind book about narcissistic personality disorder. As a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic-abuse recovery, psychopathy, and NPD, I endorse this book as an empowering clinical tool. This resource has helped me to form a clearer diagnostic impression of malignant narcissists. I highly encourage clinicians to both read and reference Malignant Self-Love to improve treatment outcomes for victims of narcissistic abuse.

Dr. April JonesLicensed Psychologist, Chicago, Illinois

If you wish to get under the skin of a Narcissist, if you wish to get to know how he thinks and feels and why he behaves as he does, then this is the book for you.

Dr. Anthony BenisMount Sinai Hospital, New York; author, Towards Self and Sanity

I cannot recommend this book enough to those of you who have this disorder, to families and friends who are trying to understand.

Patty Pheil, MSWMental Health Today

Sam Vaknin clears up the questions, confusion, and effects of dealing with narcissists: the book is well written, informative, and therapeutic.

Carolyn Reilly, MSWSan Jose, Costa Rica

I consider this book to be the compass for Narcissistic Personality Disorder education.

Jen Emmerich, LMSW, ACSW

Sam Vaknin is extremely impressive and the author of Malignant Self-Love: Narcissism Revisited, which is a seminal work on narcissism. Buy Vaknin's book because it will teach you every single thing in the world about narcissists. This guy invented how we think about narcissism.

Dr. Samantha RodmanDrPsychMom.com

Read Malignant Self Love so you will understand that you are NOT crazy, you are just embedded in a crazy-making relationship.

Liane J. Leedom, M.D.Author, Just Like His Father?

I challenge anyone to get this book, pick any page at random, and not be impressed by the depth and quality of the unique insight into NPD that is provided there. A truly excellent and thorough piece of work that solidifies Sam's position as the global authority on the subject.

Richard GrannonSpartan Life Coach

Sam Vaknin's study of narcissism is truly insightful. The author has done probably more than anyone else to educate others to this poorly understood condition.

The late Tim FieldFounder, Bully Online

Sam Vaknin's book is THE bible on Narcissism!

Mary Jo FayAuthor, When Your Perfect Partner Goes Perfectly Wrong

There is no more important work than this one on the subject … You may very well discover yourself.

Heyward Bruce Ewart III, Ph.D.Author, Am I Bad

Vaknin's depth and breadth are unmatched anywhere else and by anyone else. He knows everything there is to know about narcissistic and psychopathic abusers and how to cope with them effectively.

Yomtov BarakFamily therapist

I was stimulated just as I was challenged and enlightened.

Robert L. MuellerAuthor, Bullying Bosses

The only source of such vast, serious, elaborated and thorough first-hand information about narcissism available. Useful for victims as well as therapists.

Dr. Nili RaamAuthor

Provides the partners, family and friends of NPD sufferers, and the sufferers themselves, with deep insight into the numerous expressions of this devastating and often insidious disorder.

Esther VeltheimAuthor, Beyond Concepts

One powerful healing tool in our therapy with these people is Dr. Vaknin's book. The most accurate portrayal of the "typical" cult leader we have ever seen.

Robert PardonDirector, MeadowHaven

A must-read for psychologists, social workers, and all individuals who want to learn how to deal with the narcissists in their lives.

Laurie AnthonyTeacher and author

Required reading for any codependent — to understand how the other side works.

Dr. IrenePsychologist and Webmistress of drirene.com

"…This book has an important purpose. I am sure it will be appreciated in a library, classroom or among the mental health profession."

Katherine TheriaultInscriptions Magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 20

Now, for the first time, a much-needed first-hand account of what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is like. Offers insight and clarity.

Howard Brown4Therapy

Sam Vaknin is a leading authority on the topic of narcissism.

Lisa Angelettie, M.S.W.Former editor, BellaOnline Mental Health