Whether this story is true or not is debatable, but Immortal Technique claims it is. Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2014, This book is so honest about what it's like to be involved with a sociopath. I enjoyed the book and I have also had an encounter with a psychopath that I dated over a year. I gave it one star only for the fact that this woman had the courage to write a book about this horrible event in her life. And it was a journey of messes we sometimes find ourselves in, even when our intentions are good. Doors expert Jim Cherry, author of The Doors Examined, talks about some of their defining songs and exposes some Jim Morrison myths. Then he attempts to murder her and serves very little time and when he gets out attempts to benefit from her financially. I don't get why people are giving this book one star. Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. I also found it troubling that when describing her current life that she mentions all the exotic destinations she and her new husband travel to, obviously some priorites haven't changed. Let’s say it now and say it proud: Horror is back. John Perry seemed to be the perfect mate for Barbara - worldly, inte I found it hard to believe there were no clues at all. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. entangledwithasociopath.blogspot.com, Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2013. If you ever wonder how a person can be duped by a spouse...she gives you a chance to get in her skin and experience the deception. The book is a good one though and should be read by every woman,particularily with psychopathy being a disorder ,which is worth being studied as so many women, have been victims in society from these type of people.. Memoir by a woman who married a pathological liar/narcissist/sociopath dude who was a nutball who pretended to be a fancy military guy, but actually used up all her money and then tried to kill her. "All Star" was written as a confidence builder for fans who were bullied for liking Smash Mouth. He was worthless & so full of lies, had all these stories going on & on....! Not only did this woman survive, but she also got the law in California changed to prevent victims of domestic violence from having to pay their attempted murderers alimony or other types of support in subsequent divorce proceedings and tells that story as well. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I thought it was terrible. The signs were all glaringly apparent but the author didn't deal with these things because she was more interested in the social circle, status, travel and monatary things (like a Bentley) she thought this marriage would f. First of all let me start by saying that nobody deserves to be used or abused by another. She reveals her transformation from terrified victim of deception to triumphant activist -- and details her continuing effors to never let the same thing happen to another woman. --Sandra L. Brown, author of Women Who Love Pyschopaths. Overall, the book does point out the signs and I encourage people to learn more about this mental illness so they can spot the red flags early. Start by marking “A Dance with the Devil: A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath” as Want to Read: Error rating book. She knows he does too many things "wrong" & always immediately has an excuse for everything. Once I started, I couldn't stop! Either way, this song is profound and thought provoking, as Immortal Technique raps about a guy who joins a gang that has him attack and rape a woman for initiation. Interesting story, but it must be said she is an awful writer - writes like she is in a 1940s film. Yes there were red flags, but when we truly believe in someone we sometimes ignore them. The hell you say! Obviously John had HUGE mental health and moral issues but I don't believe he was the only greedy person in that marriage. Well, lets say this book made me look at everyone I passed in the streets thinking, maybe their a sociopath. Unable to add item to List. The signs were all glaringly apparent but the author didn't deal with these things because she was more interested in the social circle, status, travel and monatary things (like a Bentley) she thought this marriage would furnish her with. She realizes in retrospect that psychopaths prey on those who enable and accommodate them. This is a true story of a woman who married a man who was emotionally, financially, and physically abusive. And I am so happy that she did. She comes face to face with the maze of legislative bureaucracy. Please try again. Still, that did not shield me from the criticisms of other woman. I KNOW, I was married to a phony who claimed he was a POW and an Army Pilot. Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin got the name "Levon" from Levon Helm, who was the drummer in The Band. This is the tale of a woman who married a man who appeared to be the perfect catch......money, background, education, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, multi-lingual and friend to celebrities. It was an interesting read about a woman,''Barbara'' that gets involved with a psychopath,''John'' and foolishly married him even though he waves just about every red flag warning in her face to what he is all about. Director Mark Pellington on Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," and music videos he made for U2, Jon Bon Jovi and Imagine Dragons. She KNEW, just didn't want to be alone or admit it was all wrong. The prose was excellent. Since most people are too embarrassed to tell anyone how such a thing happened to them, this book is a rare glimpse at how it can happen to anyone no matter how smart they are. Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020. And the end where she describes in detail her work in victim's rights, while important, is pretty zz. Barbara's writing style is fantastic, its like sitting down and listening to her tell her story right to you. The 5-octave voice of the classical rock band Renaissance, Annie is big on creative expression. Let me start this off by saying that this whole situation was awful and I can't even imagine being in her shoes and having to experience something like that. She also left some gaps, like for instance, where did her husband get his scars if he hadn't been in war? (Don't they all?) I read this book after watching Barbara's episode of Dateline. It is such a good book, that I found it "painful" to put down. It was released off of the album titled Revolutionary Vol. Even as a successful 35 year old, Barbara's willingness to please and her desire to avoid conflict allowed her to serve as a victim. The little justice served the issue is by virtue of the book's status as a real-life, factual account. I defiantly understand to some degree on what a person like this is capable of...I think its something a lot of people should read, it helps you to know what to look out for because there are people out there like this who can suck you into believing anything they say. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Her writing style is fantastic, you come away from reading as if you'd just sat and had a cup of coffee with her. I think she was clearly sucked into the lifestyle she thought she would have with a supposed Admiral. I understood the manipulation and everything because I could relate to it with my own experience. And while I do think that the event was horrible, traumatic, sad and worth committing to paper - I think she could have taken more time and done a much better job.

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