Sam Vaknin
8 books
About the Author
Sam Vaknin is a prolific author, psychologist, and expert on personality disorders, renowned for his incisive explorations of narcissism and its pervasive impact on human relationships. Born in Skopje, North Macedonia, and educated in Israel and the United States, Vaknin draws from personal experience and extensive research to demystify complex psychological phenomena. His seminal work, Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited (FULL TEXT, 10th edition, 2015), offers a comprehensive analysis of narcissistic personality disorder, blending clinical insights with philosophical reflections. In Personality Disorders Revisited, he expands on a range of maladaptive traits, providing readers with tools for self-awareness and therapeutic understanding. Vaknin's writing bridges academic rigor and accessible prose, making profound topics approachable for both professionals and lay audiences seeking deeper self-knowledge.
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analytical
insightful
provocative
Books by Sam Vaknin
