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ARC received from NetGalley for honest review. This book was very informative and interesting. You learn a lot of helpful information from this book. I love reading about empathy and narcissists and getting and understanding of both sides. A lot of helpful tips as well.

Good overview. Tons of helpful information. The how to disarm and deal with a narcissist info is super practical and helpful. This was a quick read covering a good deal about narcissism and empaths. I liked the overview about how parents contribute to someone becoming a narcissist. I wish there would have been more info about how to disarm a narcissistic spouse when dealing with children. Overall really informative.
I received a copy of the book from netgalley and was in no way required to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

This was an okay book. A quick read, but a little generalized since I have some experience in the field of Empaths and Narcissists. But definitely a good starter book.

I loved reading this book and the practical insights it provides on how to deal with the energy from people and situations.
It's been a great book to read and learn a lot from the things to watch out for.
A great recommendation for anyone trying to understand their energy and mold it for good- as well as insights on empaths and narcissists.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

This book delves into how empaths and narcissists are naturally drawn to one another. Empaths are naturally compassionate and very giving, while narcissists have a need to be worshipped. However, this relationship scenario is not a good match because the narcissist uses and abuses the empath. This book provides detailed advice for how empaths get where they are and how they can get out of a relationship with a narcissist. What's interesting is that a narcissist could be your parent or your lover and the book describes how to deal with each.

I read the book because I was interested in understanding more about this dynamic. I'm pretty sure my ex-husband was/is a narcissist. What's scary to me is how easily a narcissist can rub off on you and because the empath is so fragile and giving, they too could start to mimic the narcissistic behaviors.

All in all, an informing book and worthwhile to read more about these personalities.

But I still wonder, if a narcissist doesn't know what they're doing, how can they stop doing it?

This was a brief but informative and concise account about whether you are an empath or narcissist, as well as how to manage your life if you are surrounded by people that are narcissistic. Coexisting with a narcissist is not easy and this book give you plenty of advice and tips about handling the relationship and also how to avoid them. I learned that I deal with many of these toxic people throughout my life , including some family members. Some solid advice.

It was easy to read this in two sittings on the same day.

Thanks to Netgalley, Judy Dyer and Books Go Social for a free copy after publication in exchange for an honest review.

Highly recommended and well researched book on this topic.

Available: 7/28/20

I received a free copy from Netgalley.

The first half focused on empaths; and practical tips for empaths, such as yoga and meditative poses and keeping a tidy living space. Much of it felt like tips that can readily be found on online lifestyle websites and general common knowledge (e.g. practicing forgiveness, eating healthier so you feel good, exercise, using crystals, CBT, avoiding perfectionism). It felt like there was a theme of generalisation in the writing style throughout the first half of the book; not all methods or suggestions work for everyone, nor is every empath or introvert the same. But it may prove useful for others.

The second half focuses on Narcissists; the different types, and the different settings they can be encountered in (families, parents, relationships). It also explores gaslighting, energy, and other themes.

Systematic and concise guide for all empaths/highly sensitive people.

The book is full of practical tools, methods and plans how to learn conduct your energy and deal with the world where toxic people rule.

Embrace your gifts as empath and thrive!

Highly recommended!