Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People

Useful examples can help you spot a narcissist psycho in your life, including if you are one.Helpful list of traits to spot and thus a-v-o-i-d. Advice never ages .Lists overlap a lot, so after finding say five traits match…. Run in the opposite direction!!

I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who is trying to make sense of a toxic relationship or wants to feel more secure in their ability to avoid harmful people.Joe Navarro writes clearly and concisely, I finished to book in a couple of days. It's accessible, too, I got it as an adult who's experienced a few dangerous personalities up close, and who reads too many psychology books. But I think it would have been just as readable and helpful (if not more so) if I'd had this book as a teenager.Good common sense advice from a thoughtful and perceptive man, with no victim blaming. Although some of the stories he uses to illustrate his points are disturbing and some may find them triggering, I didn't personally feel this was one of those salacious true-crime books that dwells ununnecessarily on the cruelty. I feel safer and more confident in my intuition having read this, and will keep it on my shelf to refresh my memory in future. Sadly, dangerous people appear in all areas of life and don't come labelled with flashing neon signs...but the checklists in this book are a helpful aid that might help bring perspective and focus when I try to assess new people in my life.

It has only recently become apparent to me that I have been a victim of a number of 'dangerous personalities' intermittently throughout most of my 40+ years of life! I do not mean a victim in some 'namby-pamby' or 'woe is me, please pity me' sense of the word. I mean that these personalities have had on-going success in damaging various aspects of my life, from my education to my close relationships with friends, family and partners. In short, they've wrought absolute havoc and turmoil in my life since I was a kid because they were my family and therefore the people I was least wary of! I only wish that I had been armed with this book 30 years ago - how much easier, calmer, fulfilled and happier my life would have been! Everyone should have at least a basic understanding of pyschology and of the 'flawed' personality types which it is odds-on that many people will encounter. This book helped me to rationalise my own unpleasant experiences at the hands of a number of such destructive and despicable characters - a narcissist, a predator and an 'EMO' - and to distinguish the tell-tale signs of potential danger from the normal fluctuations in peoples' mood and demeanour.Let this book be a stepping stone to further reading on this subject and a more effective 'radar' for and defences against these characters.I was happy with the minimal use of clinical/medical terminology within the book and also the avoidance of the question of 'why' these people behave the way that they do. For, as Mr. Navarro states, it doesn't matter 'why' when a dangerous personality is wreaking havoc in your life; what matters is that you need to recognise and heed the warning signs from the beginning! Also, whilst examples of destructive behaviour are given, there is no over-the-top gory detail of murder or rape cases.I for one would like to shake Mr. Navarro's hand and thank him for sharing the benefit of his hard-earned experience in this very useful piece of work. After reading this book, I'm now on constant alert for the signature traits of these loathsome characters so I can give them a very wide berth.If only the narcissists, predators, paranoids and 'EMO's' could be forced by law throughout the World to be branded with a big red 'D' for danger on their foreheads, but I can't see that happening any time soon! So, don't be a victim. Educate yourself - buy the book.

The only I  have to say is a bad purchase. It was my fault to buy a audio version before i bought the printed Although fluent of English i can't stand listening  English for longer than 3 minutes. I have given to a friend of me and she later returned it back  because it sounded  too mesmerising to hear it making her .....sleep in less  than  10 minutes!Sounds it crazy to you? It is true ! I think Navaro selected  the  wrong actor !Now the  audio book is between my DVDs...I and she tried to sell  it but none could buy...

This book has so much insight into dangerous personalities, as a mental health nurse I feel this book was interesting and a very good read. It was insightful to call out people on lies and shows great knowledge of the lengths people go to in order to please themselves and justify their own feelings by being cruel to others. It is unfortunate there are people in the world like these. For many kind-hearted people this book should be encouraged to be read as a means of protection and a reminder in life that not everybody has the same heart as you!

I’ve had to keep buying this for family and friends at least 4 times .... it’s an essential guide book, easy to read and a massive eye opener. As a veteran social worker this book is incredible; there are so many surprising people listed in the book that you will recognise. Knowledge is power. Don’t be that victim.

⭐: 3.5Ex FBI profiler Joe Navarro examines the four "dangerous personality types": the narcissist, the predator, the unstable and the paranoid. Navarro references real life criminal cases and provides lengthy checklists in order to help the reader to spot those red flags, listen to those alarm bells and avoid or escape harmful connections.A quick, easy read which simplifies the topic and provides a basic introduction and understanding from the point of view of a FBI profiler, rather than a psychologist. Navarro aims to reassure and help victims to prevent them blaming themselves and hopes to protect potential future victims from toxic behaviour.

An amazing book I wish I had read earlier. I will always use it as a reference in the future. Most of us, we see the signals when we allow such people in our lives, and we deny to believe what we see. This book not only gives guidance to evaluate how dangerous a personality can be and how to protect myself , but also taught me to trust myself. Many thanks to the author.

This is a wonderful book that allows one to assess and understand other people's personalities. It's written by an FBI agent who knows his stuff. I've gifted it more than once to family/friends who have either been terribly damaged by someone who exhibits one of these personalities (so they can see they're not at fault and can start moving forward again); or who seem headed towards a minor disaster. People have appreciated the book.

I received the book a week ago and finished reading it today. Before going further, please allow me to say that if you think you were taken advantage of in the past or are worn down emotionally by toxicity as you are reading this comment, then get and read this book without hesitation.I must confess that I don't regret buying the book as it helped me realize that I made the right decision in the past, by distancing myself from certain individuals and situations. I would blame myself for doing so, because it felt like I was missing something or I hurt other people's feelings. However, Joe Navarro, through this amazing work, taught me not to feel guilty for wanting to protect my space, body, finances and emotions. Yes, I did quit jobs, left relationships and avoided certain places and people (including family and friends), although at times I did not act promptly. But, I am happy that I removed myself from abuse and manipulation anyway.That being said, my knowledge in human psychology is still at the embryonic stage, even after having read this book and other materials in the subject.

I like it

Es el segundo libro de este autor y me encantan, aprendes mucho sobre los seres humanos, su comportamiento etcNo te convertirás en un experto pero si ayuda a cuidarte de gente toxica tanto en lo personal como en el trabajo

This book takes a look at 'personalities' from the standpoint that people can be and sometimes are dangerous - so beware and look after yourself! These people may be well known to you (spouse, your own kid or a neighbor) and for this reason we find excuses for their behavior. The bottom line is WATCH OUT!