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Born to Destroy … Psychopathy in Females, a Life Story

by Winifred Rule. Foreword by Carl B. Gacono, PhD, ABBP. With additional analyses by Tom Karski, JD. Published by The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 2013 (English version), 2014 (Russian version). ISBN-13: English: 978-0692208199; ISBN-13: Russian: 978-5768811006. Winifred Rule’s Born to Destroy, the story of her psychopathic mother and psychopathic sister, is not only a masterful fusion of intimate memoir, scholarlycommentary, and compelling narrative, it is a literary achievement, a tour deforce.” – Sidney Offit, Member of the Faculty, New School University and Hunter College

“This book is a compelling and unforgettable reminder that not all psychopaths are men. The female psychopath walks among us. She may charm like a songbird, but will sting like a scorpion.” – J. Reid Meloy, Ph.D., author of The Psychopathic Mind; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego

Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us, Robert D. Hare, Ph.D. New York: Guilford Press, 1999, 236 pp. (ISBN 1-57230-451-0)

 

“The world’s most renowned psychopathy researcher has leavened sharp scientific insights with page-turning case descriptions in a rare publishing feat: a book that is both highly readable and highly reputable.”

—John Monahan, Ph.D.

The Sociopath Next Door, Martha Stout, Ph.D., Broadway Books, NY, 2005, 256 pp. (ISBN 978-0-7679-1581-6)

 

“A fascinating, important book about what makes good people good and bad people bad, and how good people can protect themselves from those others.”

—Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

Just Like His Father? A Guide to Overcoming Your Child’s Genetic Connection to Antisocial Behavior Addiction & ADHD, Liane J. Leedom, M.D., Health and Well-Being Publications, Fairfield, CT, 2006, 245 pp. (ISBN 978-0977801305

 

From the book jacket: “Do either of your child’s parents have alcoholism or another addiction or ADHD? Do these problems exist in your extended family? Is your child adopted? Do you know the birth parents’ genetic background? If you answered yes to any of the questions, you may be caring for a genetically at risk child. . . . Just Like His Father presents the latest scientific advances in parenting in an easy to read format.”

Snakes In Suits: When Psychopaths Go To Work, Paul Babiak, Ph.D. and Robert D. Hare, Ph.D., HarperCollins, New York, 2006, 352 pp. (ISBN 978-0061147890)

 

From the book jacket: “Only a fraction of psychopaths are in prison. The rest thrive in the many target-rich environments that make up society, including business, religious, political, and social organizations, and the internet. Snakes in Suits blows their cover and arms the reader with knowledge and insight. This book is a must read for those in the criminal justice system and will impact economic crime investigations worldwide.”

—Staff Sergent Matt Logan, PhD, criminal and investigative psychologist, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of violence—from domestic abuse to political terror, Judith Herman, M.D., Basic Books, 1992, 290 pp. (ISBN 10 0-465-08730-2)

 

“A stunning achievement . . . a classic for our generation.”

—Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D., Harvard Medical School

“Herman’s brilliant insights into the nature of trauma and the process of healing shine through in every page of this rich and compassionate book.”

—Lenore Walker, Ed.D., Director, Domestic Violence Institute, author of Terrifying Love

Hidden Agendas: What’s Really Going On in Your Relationships—in Love, at Work, in Your Family, Marlin S. Potash, Ph.D. Delacorte Press, 1990, 268 pp. (ISBN 0-385-29997-4)

 

From the book jacket: “In this highly readable book, Marlin Potash helps us to understand how we get trapped in repetitive conflict by our own hidden agendas and those of others. Readers will find that Dr. Potash’s tips on recognizing when they’re being manipulated by others and how to short-circuit those manipulation are particularly helpful.”
—Harry Levinson, Ph.D., President, The Levinson Institute; clinical professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School

Stalking the Soul, Marie-France Hirigoyen, Ph.D. Helen Marx Books; Tra edition (April 1, 2000), 213 pp. (ISBN 978-1885586995)

From the book jacket: “Discusses the “hidden” phenomenon of emotional abuse and how, though not as visible as physical abuse, it is equally violent and perhaps even more widespread. The subject is described within the context of the workplace and in couple and family life, and case histories from the author’s own therapeutic practice and popular examples ranging from the films of Alfred Hitchcock to the works of Ovid, Kafka, and Freud are used to illustrate the author’s points. The psychology of abusers and their victims and the dynamics between them are analyzed, and the various stages of emotional abuse are delineated and discussed. Practical abuse on how to break free from emotional abuse is also provided.”

Although Stalking the Soul does not specifically address psychopathy, I believe it has the potential to be tremendously helpful and is relevant to those who have had relationships with psychopathic individuals. This book accurately captures the nature and stages of emotional abuse from start to finish. Once I began reading it, I could not put it down. Not only does Dr. Hirigoyen acknowledge that this type of abuse is extremely harmful, but she describes the means by which individuals fall deeper and deeper into the abuser’s “traps,” thus allowing the abuser to gain and maintain momentum. Step by step, she illustrates what the abuse looks like, the forms it takes, the relationship dynamics, as well as some typical traits both abusers and victims tend to possess. Additionally, she discusses the costs of failing to address the abuse we encounter. Finally, she offers practical advice for healing and recovery. Armed with the information Dr. Hirigoyen shares, victims can lessen their anxiety and confusion, as their experiences are validated. A must read for anyone dealing with or who has dealt with emotional abuse.
—Linda S. Hartoonian-Almas, Treasurer, The Aftermath: Surviving Psychopathy Foundation