Best Books About Narcissism [Top 10] [Update 2024]

What are the best books on narcissism, including hidden narcissism, gaslighting, and narcissism in relationships? Read on for the best recommendations around this topic …

The best books on narcissism – and how to protect yourself from narcissists

Here’s a rundown of the best books on narcissism for anyone interested in learning more about this interesting topic. We start our recommendations with the top 10 best books about Narcissism of all time. This list has been updated this year, including all the recent titles.

Best Books About Narcissism	Author
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life	Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Facing Codependence	Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller and J. Keith Miller
The Verbally Abusive Relationship	Patricia Evans
Love is a Choice	Paul Meier
Disarming the Narcissist	Wendy Behary
Healing from Hidden Abuse	Shannon Thomas
Will I Ever Be Good Enough?	Karyl McBride
Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare	Shahida Arabi
Running on Empty	Jonice Webb
Safe People	Henry Cloud and John Townsend

The updated top 10 list: the best books about narcissism

Why Is It Always About You? : The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism

Narcissism can be expressed in seven different ways, according to Sandy Hotchkiss. If you have someone close to you that shares the characteristics of any of the seven sins of narcissism, this book will help you understand and give you practical tips on how to deal with them.

Narcissist: The Ultimate Guide: This Book Includes: Narcissistic Abuse & Dealing with a Narcissist. Healing after emotional/psychological abuse. Disarming the narcissist and understanding Narcissism

It can be hard to let go of the environment you grew up in, especially if narcissism played a big role in your childhood or even in your life up until now. This book is great, because it informs you on how you can recover from it.

The First Will Be Last: A Biblical Perspective On Narcissism

We like this book on narcissism, because it is written from the viewpoint of the Bible. It explains how narcissists get to be the way they are, and how you can learn to deal with them.

How to Handle a Narcissist: Understanding and Dealing with a Range of Narcissistic Personalities (Narcissism Toolkit: How to Handle, Step Away From and Recover from Narcissists)

In our opinion this is one of the best books on what techniques are used by narcissists, and how you can step away from the centre of their drama. It will help you recognize the symptoms and be more confident in your actions.

The Journey: A Roadmap for Self-healing After Narcissistic Abuse

Leaving a narcissist after no longer accepting the situation and understanding what is going on, is different than healing from your trauma. ‘The Journey’ can be your map on the road to recovery.

Unmasking Narcissism: A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life

You can meet a narcissist at any time, in your family, at work, or even if you meet the love of your life. What will help you in every of these situations is learning to set boundaries. This book tells you how.

Narcissism: Denial of the True Self

Although many people are under the impression that a narcissist is always full of himself, this is actually not the case. They are incapable of loving, not anyone else and not themselves. This study shines a light on narcissists’ behavior, and how they can recover from their typical way of acting.

The New Science of Narcissism: Understanding One of the Greatest Psychological Challenges of Our Time―and What You Can Do About It

Dr. W. Keith Campbell uses science and research to explain narcissism. It may be a surprise to you that we all have a bit of narcissist behavior in us, but the main part of the book is about the tools and tips you can use for yourself (as a narcissist) or the people around you that meet the description.

Narcissists Exposed – 75 Things Narcissists Don’t Want You to Know: 75 Things Narcissists Don’t Want You to Know (Volume 1)

Drew Keys knows all the ins and outs of the behavior of narcissists. He can give you plenty of examples on the tricks that are being played and why narcissists do what they do. The 75 most relevant questions are being answered by this expert on narcissism.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist 

If you suspect you are in a relationship with a narcissist, this book might come in handy. This manual will give the tools you need to decide whether it’s time to walk away from this relationship, or if you can still make it work.