Sociopath: A Memoir
Patric Gagne
Apr 2024 Ā· Simon and Schuster Ā· Narrated by Patric Gagne
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An engrossing, ācompletely fascinatingā (Cosmopolitan) memoir revealing the authorās struggle to come to terms with her own sociopathy and shed light on the often maligned and misunderstood mental disorder.
Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Something about her caused people to react in a way she didnāt understand. She suspected it was because she didnāt feel things the way other people did. Emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy eluded her. For the most part, she felt nothing. And she didnāt like the way that ānothingā felt.
In college, Patric finally confirmed what sheād long suspected. She was a sociopath. But even though it was the very first personality disorder identifiedāwell over 200 years agoāsociopathy had been neglected by mental health professionals for decades. She was told there was no treatment, no hope for a normal life. But when Patric reconnects with an old flame, she gets a glimpse of a future beyond her diagnosis. If sheās capable of love, it must mean that she isnāt a like the madmen and evil villains in pop culture. With the help of her sweetheart (and some curious characters she meets along the way) she embarks on a mission to prove that the millions of Americans who share her diagnosis arenāt all monsters either.
This is the inspiring story of Patricās journey to unlock the true nature of sociopathy and build a life of love and hope against all odds.
Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Something about her caused people to react in a way she didnāt understand. She suspected it was because she didnāt feel things the way other people did. Emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy eluded her. For the most part, she felt nothing. And she didnāt like the way that ānothingā felt.
In college, Patric finally confirmed what sheād long suspected. She was a sociopath. But even though it was the very first personality disorder identifiedāwell over 200 years agoāsociopathy had been neglected by mental health professionals for decades. She was told there was no treatment, no hope for a normal life. But when Patric reconnects with an old flame, she gets a glimpse of a future beyond her diagnosis. If sheās capable of love, it must mean that she isnāt a like the madmen and evil villains in pop culture. With the help of her sweetheart (and some curious characters she meets along the way) she embarks on a mission to prove that the millions of Americans who share her diagnosis arenāt all monsters either.
This is the inspiring story of Patricās journey to unlock the true nature of sociopathy and build a life of love and hope against all odds.
An engrossing, ācompletely fascinatingā (Cosmopolitan) memoir revealing the authorās struggle to come to terms with her own sociopathy and shed light on the often maligned and misunderstood mental disorder.
Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Some...
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Angie B
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April 2, 2026
Great book. Just mind blowing. I learned so much. I could listen to it again just to learn more. She is a courageous pioneer in the field which also seemed to relate in some ways to all types of challenges that stem from feeling different than"everyone" else. But mostly earth shattering in my understanding and compassion of psychopathy. Although I always believed almost everyone (if not everyone) is perfect and important as they are born and it is up to everyone to notice, learn, understand all different varieties of human styles, honor them, and appreciate them. Most of all make sure each individual feels special, important and necessary. Thank you for writing this!
Avie Owle
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January 13, 2026
The most transformative book I've ever read and I am not a sociopath. Many thanks to Dr. Gagne for sharing her experience and lessons.
Ellen Reilly
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February 19, 2026
Difficult listen. Requested a refund.
About the author
Patric Gagne is a writer, former therapist, and advocate for people suffering from sociopathic, psychopathic, and anti-social personality disorders. She earned a PhD in clinical psychology with a dissertation that examined the relationship between sociopathy and anxiety. This research became the groundwork for her continued studies on sociopathic disorder, as well as the foundation for her memoir. She did her undergraduate work at UCLA and earned her masters and doctorate at the California Graduate Institute of The Chicago School.
Patric Gagne is a writer, former therapist, and advocate for people suffering from sociopathic, psychopathic, and anti-social personality disorders. She earned a PhD in clinical psychology with a dissertation that examined the relationship between sociopathy and anxiety. This research became the ...
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