Will I Ever Be Free of You?

Good ideas. But, author should not narrate.

Narcissists are not cool. But many of the ideas and lists might want to clarify the spectrum of the disorder and not just black box them - bad people yes, maybe. However, still people that act certain ways that can be understood and maybe handled based upon their own drives. Need more explanation here on what drives the behavior. This would help in untangling their over-bearing issues.
Reading needs a narrator that is a professional. This would help eliminate some of the monotone and inhalation noises that came along for the reading - especially at the end of the book (breath sounds) and the section on child abuse (monotone)? Needed a bit more effort to emphasize a point here and there.

Actions to take against narcissist craziness and the courts lack of insight were helpful. But not everyone married to a narcissist can't stand up for themselves. As a male and ex-spouse, not all information was relevant - the guys perspective here could be beefed up?
That ALL said, listen up and read/listen to this book - especially if you are still listening to the demands of narcissists person in your life. Simply, nobody else seems to want to address this issue - including the courts, mediators, and especially the narcissist.

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Highly Recommend

Where does Will I Ever Be Free of You? rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

My reading matter is varied but I purchased this book to provide insight into partners with NPD for my work, this book met my expectations of what I wanted to get from it.

What other book might you compare Will I Ever Be Free of You? to and why?

I recently purchased a number of books on this topic and this is the one I chose to read first, I found it a good buy.

What about Karyl McBride’s performance did you like?

Not many writers can pull of reading their book but I found this fairly easy to listen to and thought she gave a credible performance.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Will I Ever Be Free of You??

I thought it will make a useful resource for someone like me who works with clients in DV relationships. I think clients who are in an abusive relationship would benefit from reading or listening to this book as many of them feel like they are going mad because people outside the home have also brought into the charm and manipulation of the Narcissist and believe the victim is neurotic and has MH issues.

Any additional comments?

Really insightful look at Narcissist Personality Disorder behavior for those still in the relationship, thinking of separating or divorced from someone with NPD.

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Very Valuable Insight and Guidance

I have read at least ten books on the subject of recovery from an abusive relationship and this has much of what the other authors were saying but more practical steps and application to recovery with less focus on what is wrong with the abuser and more on what is right with you and how to live without remaining a victim in your person.

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Great info, bad reading

I hate when authors insist on reading their own books. Her voice is boring and while I loved content, I often found myself falling asleep or losing interest. I think if engaging again, I would purchase book and not listen to it.

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A must-read for staying sane

I wish this book had been been published back when I was getting ready for and going through my divorce! As a marriage and family therapist, I'm now recommending this book to many of my clients who are considering or in the midst of divorcing a "difficult person." It is validating and informative.

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Will I Ever Be Free of You!

An excellent book - one of the best I've read yet!! As a divorce court deputy clerk and a retired police officer, this book is hits it on the mark. I recommend it to all divorce commissioners, custody evaluators and mediators, and District Court and Juvenile Court judges. Like domestic violence, the problems identified know no class lines and are hard for most to identify and respond to, until it's too late. The "crazy-maker' tends to succeed in his never-ending lose/lose battle over monies, custodial issues, control, and more, - and at his family's and societies expense. Education is key.

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Extremely helpful.

The information that was given was extremely helpful. I don't have children myself but a definite do have a narcissistic husband. I enjoyed the author narrated the book .

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Most comprehensive book on high conflict divorce from narcissist

Thank you Dr. McBride for a most comprehensive and compassionate guide on divorcing a narcissist. Your book is chocked full of resources, wisdom, knowledge, and compassion.

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Focus on the kids

70% of this book is about kids in a divorce. This isn’t a bad thing, but if it’s not what you need, then scroll on.

yes!

this book is a must read for anyone who lives with a narcissist or going through a divorce with one.