The People Of The Lie
May 2015 · Random House
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A gripping book from the bestselling author of hugely popular self-help book, The Road Less Travelled. Leading psychiatrist and self-help pioneer Dr M.Scott Peck reveals his encounters with evil, during sessions with patients of his psychiatric therapy.
"The patient suddenly resembled a writhing snake of great strength. . . More frightening than the writhing body, however, was the face. The eyes were hooded with lazy reptilian torpor. . ."
This is the second bestselling book by Dr M. Scott Peck. In this gripping psychology book, the leading psychiatrist describes his encounters during psychiatric therapy with patients who are not merely ill but manifestly evil - People of the Lie. This brilliant, disturbing book forces us to confront the darker side of our natures and to recogise that without spiritual and religious dimension, modern psychiatry cannot claim to understand human nature or behaviour. It is a worthy successor to The Road Less Travelled.
A gripping book from the bestselling author of hugely popular self-help book, The Road Less Travelled. Leading psychiatrist and self-help pioneer Dr M.Scott Peck reveals his encounters with evil, during sessions with patients of his psychiatric therapy.
"The patient suddenly resembled a writhing ...
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Abraham Lure
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March 23, 2020
He literally describes autism as "ultimate narcissism" and "evil", simply because he was too proud to pass an autistic patient to see a different psychiatrist with better understanding. First few chapters were fine until he reached that point. Don't bother. This book is downright harmful and outdated. His bias is honestly incredible. Such a shame, as his earlier chapters describing the evil of malignant narcissist parents was helpful and important for readers of all walks of life.
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Tim Hatton
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April 4, 2026
Fantastic book. I literally could not put it down. The case studies are a revelation on how "the people of the lie", malignant narcissists, will lie and manipulate to get what they want and lack empathy. I think everyone should read it around the age of 16. The book was written in the 80s and makes a passing reference to autism. just ignore that. it reflects the poor understanding of autism at the time.
About the author
A graduate of both Harvard University and Case Western Reserve, Dr Peck served in the Army Medical Corps from 1963 to 1972 and had a private practice in psychiatry from 1972 to 1983. He also devoted much of his time and financial resources to the work of the Foundation for Community Encouragement, a nonprofit organization which he and his wife, Lily, helped found in 1984. His bestselling books include The Road Less Travelled and Beyond, A World Waiting to Be Born, and What Return Can I Make? Dr Peck died in 2005.
A graduate of both Harvard University and Case Western Reserve, Dr Peck served in the Army Medical Corps from 1963 to 1972 and had a private practice in psychiatry from 1972 to 1983. He also devoted much of his time and financial resources to the work of the Foundation for Community Encouragement...
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