Sociopath

Bookseller recommendation

“Unique and thought-provoking, Sociopath was a memoir unlike any I have read before. Why is that? Well, because the author is a diagnosed and unashamed sociopath with a PHD and desire to help others like her know that just because they lack the ability to emote like others (or at all), they are not inherently bad or evil people. I truly enjoyed reading this memoir, it was eye-opening and educational, something I think everyone should read!”

— Keeley • Ink Drinkers Anonymous

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“I picked this audiobook on a whim, but I got so into it that the next day I was telling all my coworkers about Patric Gagne's life. She reads it herself and does a great job, which really makes the audiobook version special. If you're neurodivergent, this book will make you feel less alone. Otherwise, it's a captivating memoir that'll expand your world a little more. ”

— Sydney • Book Soup

Bookseller recommendation

“This is a fascinating story from Patric Gagne outlining a life as a sociopath. For anyone interested in mental health, family relationships, and hearing life stories of fascinating people. ”

— Nichole • Bryant Books & Music

Bookseller recommendation

“Read this! The best nonfiction I’ve read. It is educational, inspiring and uplifting. The memoir is told by Dr. Patric Gagne who suffers from sociopathy, one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. I loved her incredible honesty. I learned so much that I didn’t know. I am grateful she shared her story to hopefully help others. ”

— Sandra • Underground Books

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“Sociopath is compelling, reflective, funny, informative, complicated, and beautiful. While both a coming-of-age story and an informative memoir on sociopathy, this book, at it is core, is a love story. A self-love story, a familial love story, and a romantic love story. The author does an amazing job of narrating - making you feel like you are listening to a friend tell you a collection of stories about their life. ”

— Grete • More Than Words

Bookseller recommendation

“WOW. This memoir was absolutely riveting and the author's narration was incredible. I found myself looking for chores to do and walks to take just to continue listening to the author's story. For anyone who loves a good memoir, is interested in mental health issues, or wants an audiobook that will keep them glued to their earbuds, Sociopath is for you. ”

— Mary • Skylark Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Read this book if you know a sociopath... And statistically you probably know several (1 in 20 Americans qualifies for a diagnosis of sociopath under the DSM V.) Patric Gagne, daughter of a powerful music executive, grew up knowing she was different. She could feel love (of a sort) but lacked basic empathy and remorse. Her sister calls her 'Captain Apathy': Patric doesn't care who her actions hurt and she doesn't fear consequences. As a child, she breaks into her neighbors' houses, steals her friend's possessions, stabs another child with a pencil, chokes a cat, and generally makes her mother despair for her daughter who is clearly not normal. Patric may not want to be normal but she does want a normal-ish life. She devises rules that she follows to keep out of trouble with her mother and society. She learns how to 'fit in', to mask as a normie. Ultimately she even gets a Ph.D. in psychology and devotes her practice to helping people like her. This is just a fascinating book that never fails to astonish. I couldn't put it down.”

— Rachel • Quail Ridge Books