The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know
Stories of Human Cruelty and Compassion (The Sunday Times Bestseller)
By Gwen AdsheadUnit price / per
As a forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, you could say I am a student of evil. I see it as a performative term, like beauty; it conveys judgement, rather than an objective truth about the subject. I have spent decades working with people who have caused horror and grief to others. The horror and the grief are part of their stories, but so is the theme of redemption. I will tell horror stories in this book, but I will also tell stories of change and recovery. It may surprise the reader that this is possible.
In The Devil You Know, Dr. Gwen Adshead reminds us that before destroying another life, those reviled as 'monsters' at Broadmoor were ordinary people with whom we shared, and continue to share, common ground. In fact, we are more alike than we are different: that is the central argument of this book. Through three-dimensional case studies she restores humanity to these patients and in each story she shows how she and her patient try to gain some understanding of how their violence came to pass, what was going on in their mind at the time, and what might help them live more safely in the future. As she argues 'Punishment doesn't change minds but psychological space does'.
As well as exploring her patients' minds, Adshead examines her own learning curve and psychology - how she deals with revulsion and hopelessness, boundaries and personal risk. She reveals the ethical dilemmas at the heart of her work. The Devil You Know is a compassionate book - challenging assumptions and changing minds, questioning our conception of human nature itself.
GIFT WRAPPING
GIFT WRAPPING
Gift Wrapping available. Select the Gift Wrap option in your cart prior to checkout.
BOOK DETAILS
BOOK DETAILS
Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN: 9780571357611
Publish/Release date:
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Number of pages: 368
Width (mm): 153
Height (mm): 234
Depth (mm): 26
Share this product
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Australian National University. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Bondi Junction. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Burnside Village. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Carindale. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Green Hills. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Kotara. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Macquarie. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Maroochydore. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Marrickville. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Miranda. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Narellan. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Penrith. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Tuggeranong. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Warringah. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Reserve and collect
You are reserving this item at Harry Hartog Woden. Reservations are held for 24 hours.
Gift Vouchers and Curated Book Recommendations
-
Harry Hartog Gift Voucher
Regular price From $30.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Bibliotonic For Youths
Regular price $75.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Children's Book Subscription
Regular price From $110.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Harry Hartog Book Subscription
Regular price From $138.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Harry Hartog Cookbook Subscription
Regular price From $200.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Bibliotonic For Adults
Regular price $150.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.