Reviews tagging 'Child abuse'

The Psychopath Whisperer: Inside the Minds of Those Without a Conscience by Kent A. Kiehl

4 reviews

jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

4.0

A blend of hard core neuroscience and case studies,  with the professional and personal journey of the author providing the framework for a deep dive into what a psychopath is and how they can be identified early. Kiehl is clearly brilliant and a leader in the study of psychopathy, especially in the use of functional MRI technology to determine neurological differences between "normal " brains and psychopathic ones. The implications for psychological treatment,  criminal law, and correctional institutions are significant. 
I appreciate his extraordinary work and his willingness to collaborate across disciplines to find ways to actually help create a more informed and integrated legal and mental health system. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

The discussion of violence is presented in the context of individual psychopaths' personal histories as both victims and offenders.

camille_abelanet's review against another edition

challenging dark informative slow-paced

4.0

I actually really enjoyed this book. I thought the author did a good job of balancing the nature vs. nurture argument, without either glorifying or greatly dehumanizing the psychopaths in question. Took me five and a half years to finish it, and I'm glad I did. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

refrejarator's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Really in-depth discussion of psychopaths and the science that is used to try to understand them. Perfect for psychology and criminology students, or those with a fascination for the mind and crime.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

niamhkerr45's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder