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The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family | 
 enlarge | Author: Eleanor Payson
Publisher: Julian Day Publications
Category: Book
Buy New: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 1372
Media: Paperback
Pages: 187
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0972072837
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.85854
EAN: 9780972072830
ASIN: 0972072837
Publication Date: October 1, 2002
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Product Description
Every day headlines are filled with examples of narcissistic individuals in positions of power who are nothing more than impostors plundering and wrecking havoc on the lives of others. From the corporate moguls of Enron and WorldCom to the clergy leaders of the Catholic Church, we daily encounter narcissists and the self-serving systems that enable them. Helping people reclaim their lives from this sinister exploitative force is the mission behind Payson's book, The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family. Using simple metaphors from the American classic, The Wizard of Oz, Payson illustrates how Dorothy's journey captures all the seductive illusions and challenges that occur when we encounter the narcissist. Empowering the reader with the ABCs of unhealthy narcissism and the unique problems that occur when a person becomes involved with the narcissist, Payson gives step-by-step practical tools to identify, protect, and heal from these destructive relationships. Largely un-addressed in the psychology and self-help literature, this ground breaking book offers hope and help to those who have been drawn into these devastating relationships. She includes illuminating case studies that identify the problems that occur in the different types of relationships, from co-workers, to friends, to parents, to lovers. Readers employing these insights and skills will find new abilities to identify and protect against the narcissist's manipulations and take back control of their lives.
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A Must Read for All People! October 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best self-help book I've read in a decade, and I've read hundreds. It's clear, insightful and most of all VALIDATING for anyone who's been in an abusive relationship with someone who has NPD. We don't know we are being abused, so we blame ourselves, doubt ourselves, and ultimately sacrifice our being- Ms. Payson sheds light on the dynamic not just in personal relationships- but in family, work, and friendships. As a result of this book, it inspired me to create an anchored, authentic and whole relationship with myself first, so I can have the same in relationships. Don't buy one copy, buy 10 and give them out as gifts.
A very good book! September 6, 2008
This is a great book about a subject that it seems is not addressed much. I found it hard to read becuase of my own pain but I am glad that I found it and am trying to work my way through it. At first I did not get the Wizard of Oz connection because that is not the sort of movie I paid any attention to but now I do get it. You can check my reviews for another title on this subject that was a total waste of money for me.
Excellent Book! August 28, 2008
I read a couple of books years ago that were very helpful about Narcissism, but I had let myself forget what I had learned. Finding myself dealing with a very self-centered co-worker, I decided to see what books had been written about dealing with a Narcissist in the workplace. This book was very interesting, so much so, I passed it on to my son who had recently told me about some problems he was having with someone. My local bookstore, however, told me the book was "out of print". Fortunately, I was able to get it quickly from Amazon. I wish more was available to help people cope with Narcissistic people in their lives--it is epidemic! Thanks to the author and to Amazon!
Hidden Gem August 27, 2008
This may be one of the most important books that you will ever read about relationships. Contrary to common belief, narcissism is about self-absorption, not self love. Most of us are self-absorbed. In fact, self-absorption is ingrained in American culture.
Recognizing narcissism is a great step toward being able to deal with others. You may even find that you are a narcissist. There two main types of narcissism. And they feed off of each other in an endless, unhealthy dynamic. Both are very needy, rooted in poor self-esteem. In fact, narcissism is almost the opposite of self-love: self-hate.
Reading this book is like getting special glasses for social interactions. Totally fascinating. And useful.
Uncanny August 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you have a relationship with a narcissist, you will see it described with uncanny insight in this book. The bad news: you realize how incredibly destructive a narcissist is on the psyches of the people around him. The good news: you can begin to disarm his destructive power - and even begin to have some compassion, from a safe distance - once you understand the ugly, inescapable little pod that a narcissist is trapped in. Likely it comes by way of some wounds he sustained from a narcissist parent, and you can thank God you can keep yourself out of it.
The book describes my relationship with my ex, and it's almost like a template: the dynamics between a co-dependent and a person with NPD are so familiar. Also uncanny - and more frightening - is the description of the narcissist's relationship to his or her "chosen" child and the terrible burden that imposes upon the child. I've seen this in two generations of narcissists and now I worry the "narcissistic wounding" will be passed on to my child. But I did find some comfort: the "unchosen" child, while neglected, ends up doing better in the long run. Neglect is a good thing when your parent has narcissistic personality disorder.
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