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When Love Is a Lie

Narcissistic Partners & the Pathological Relationship Agenda

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When Love Is a Lie

By: Zari L Ballard
Narrated by: Lisa Bunting
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About this listen

What is the narcissism epidemic?

When our partner is a narcissist, only those who've actually experienced the madness will ever understand what we're going through. When Love Is a Lie is a straight-up, tell-all book about narcissism in relationships that skips the clinical bullshit to focus solely on the personal experience. A narrative that holds nothing back, Zari Ballard's story will educate, enlighten, and empower you to evaluate (and fully understand) the mind-boggling dysfunction in your own relationship. Compare her story to your own and watch what happens. As it has for thousands of abuse victims worldwide, When Love Is a Lie is going to resonate with you in ways that no other book about narcissism ever has.

Any relationship involving a person with a narcissistic personality disorder will inevitably take a dark turn. We stay in the relationship thinking we can fix this person or love him/her out of their bad behavior but the truth is that narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths can never be fixed - not with love, therapy, or any magic pill. Life quickly becomes a roller coaster ride from hell without a harness and with Lucifer himself at the controls. If that sounds dramatic, then you've never loved a narcissist. If that sounds familiar, then this very special book may just change your life.

When Love Is a Lie breaks down the signs of a narcissistic personality and exposes the narcissist's way of thinking.

©2013 Zari Ballard (P)2017 Post Hypnotic Press Inc.
Abuse Personal Development Relationships Mental Health

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It is tragic to see the sheer number of otherwise decent people stuck in emotionally abusive relationships. this book is a quick path to figuring out if you are one of them and what you should do to get out.

a must read for all people

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Nearly 3yrs free of a Narc and still processing 20yrs of covert abuse. This books cuts through the smoke and brings the invisible into shot. Well read. expressive and engaging narration makes easy listening 'Aha!' Moments abound! Buckle up for a fast and brutally honest journey that will sharpen your focus and help you to your feet.

nailed it!

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excellent it was like listening to my own life with the narc peace and love day 1 of nc xxxx

brilliant

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perfect portrayal of living with and loving a narcissist..and how to recognize it ..brilliant

riveting..loved it

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I was unsure about Narcissistic abuse but boy did this book enlighten me. The author gave her personal experiences as evidence of how a narcissist behaves which I could relate to

wow, what an eye-opener

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