The Devil You Know - Encounters in Forensic Psychiatry

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A SUNDAY TIMES, NEW STATESMAN &IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
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A perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large.

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''Brilliant . . . The book is a powerful myth buster. Name a sterotype about violent offenders and Adshead upends it.''
SUNDAY TIMES

-Deeply moving . . . the most overwhelming feeling I had on finishing this book was of hope . . . Compassionate and fascinating.''
GUARDIAN

Dr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain-s leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled -monsters-. Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and hel