The odds are good that you know a narcissist. The odds are also good that they are intelligent, confident, and articulate—the center of attention.
Narcissists are everywhere. There are millions of them in the United States alone: entertainers, politicians, business people, your neighbors. Recognizing and understanding them is crucial to your not being overtaken by them, says Jeffrey Kluger, in his provocative new book, The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed - in Your World.
Kluger explores the surprising new research on narcissism and explains the complex, exasperating personality disorder.
Jeffrey Kluger is a senior editor and writer at Time. He is a coauthor of the bestseller Apollo 13 and the author of The Sibling Effect, Simplexity, Splendid Solution and Moon Hunters.
Originally aired in September 16, 2014.
