Sociopath: A Memoir
A journey into the mind of a woman without remorse and her fight to understand her diagnosis
by Patric Gagne
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Pub Date 11 Apr 2024 | Archive Date 19 Mar 2024
Pan Macmillan | Bluebird
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Description
'[A] remarkable and scandalously entertaining memoir ... addictively page-turning book' - The Telegraph
'She is compelling, like a movie character – a sociopath who’s beautiful, warm and funny, articulate and charming' - The Guardian
'A surprising, thoughtful and deeply personal exploration of what it means to be a sociopath.' – Pandora Sykes
'A fascinating memoir' - Stylist magazine
'A heart-rending account of a lonely child growing up into a lonely adult, misunderstood and unable to connect with people...' - iNews
Sociopath: A Memoir is at once a jaw-dropping tale of a life lived on the edge of the law, a redemptive love story and a moving account of one woman's battle to gain a deeper understanding of people who, like her, are sociopaths.
'Your friends would probably describe me as nice. But guess what? I can't stand your friends. I'm a liar. I'm a thief. I'm highly manipulative. I don't care what other people think. I'm capable of almost anything.'
Ever since she was a small child, Patric Gagne knew she was different. Although she felt intense love for her family and her best friend, David, these connections were never enough to make her be 'good', or to reduce her feelings of apathy and frustration. As she grew older, her behaviour escalated from petty theft through to breaking and entering, stalking, and worse.
As an adult, Patric realized that she was a sociopath. Although she instantly connected with the official descriptions of sociopathy, she also knew they didn't tell the full story: she had a plan for her life, had nurtured close relationships and was doing her best (most of the time) to avoid harming others. As her darker impulses warred against her attempts to live a settled, loving life with her partner, Patric began to wonder - was there a way for sociopaths to integrate happily into society? And could she find it before her own behaviour went a step too far?
Advance Praise
'A surprising, thoughtful and deeply personal exploration of what it means to be a sociopath.' Pandora Sykes
Featured book in Stylist's best non-fiction books for 2024.
'A surprising, thoughtful and deeply personal exploration of what it means to be a sociopath.' Pandora Sykes
Featured book in Stylist's best non-fiction books for 2024.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781529094886 |
PRICE | £18.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 368 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
What an interesting and page turning memoir. I hope this books makes people feel less alone and I admire the author for being so candid in sharing her story.
Incredibly insightful and eye opening, this memoir takes the reader on a journey through Gagne’s life. From early childhood, she knew that she was different to others. While she didn’t know it at the time, she would later be diagnosed as a sociopath. The word initially brings to mind negative connotations, but this book forces you to change your perspective.
Gagne reveals deeply personal parts of her life, and in turn informs the reader of what it really means to be a sociopath, and how misunderstood the condition is. I learned so much from this book and it was written in such an entertaining way. She reveals that she wants to help other sociopaths out there and while I can’t speak on behalf of a community I am not apart of, she’s made a real difference in changing my view and my initial thoughts around the word sociopath.
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