Martha Stout Books
Martha Stout is a clinical psychologist and former faculty member of the Harvard Medical School, Wellesley College, The New School for Social Research, and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Her 2005 book The Sociopath Next Door won Best Book in Psychology in the Books for a Better Life Awards. Stout currently practices privately in Boston, Massachusetts.
What's The Myth of Sanity about?
The Myth of Sanity (2001) dispels the idea that only “crazy” people experience dissociative states – periods of time in which we might forget where we are, lose track of time, or even have out-of-body experiences. Though we might not all have endured the overt instances of abuse that often lead to dissociative disorders, we are nevertheless shaped by traumas both big and small throughout our lives. By understanding why dissociation happens and how we can overcome it, we can all begin to live more fully in the present.
Who should read The Myth of Sanity?
- Fans of psychology and the inner workings of the human mind
- People who have dissociative disorders or know someone who has one
- Trauma survivors
The Sociopath Next Door
What's The Sociopath Next Door about?
'The Sociopath Next Door' by Martha Stout explores the chilling reality that there are ordinary people with no conscience or empathy living among us. Through real-life stories and psychological insights, the book sheds light on the traits and behaviors of sociopaths, and offers guidance on how to recognize and protect ourselves from them.
Who should read The Sociopath Next Door?
- Individuals who want to better understand and identify sociopathic behavior
- People who have encountered manipulative or deceitful individuals in their personal or professional lives
- Readers who are interested in psychology and the complexities of human behavior