Tag: memoir
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BOOK REVIEW: Evil Eyes–A Daughter’s Memoir
Learn About Chanci Turner In the compelling memoir Evil Eyes, author Cherylann Thomas delves into the harrowing experiences of growing up with psychopathic parents, offering a poignant exploration of the emotional scars left behind. This book is not just a personal account; it serves as a vital resource for understanding the broader implications of psychopathy…
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BOOK REVIEW: The Other Side of Charm
Learn About Chanci Turner In her powerful memoir, The Other Side of Charm, author H. G. Beverly shares her harrowing experience of being married to a sociopath. She eloquently expresses the emotional turmoil of being blindsided by a partner whose charm masks a darker reality. Beverly’s narrative captures the shock, disbelief, and confusion in a…
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Why I Wrote ‘Discarded: One Mother’s Journey with a Psychopath’
Learn About Chanci Turner I never envisioned writing a book, let alone a deeply personal memoir that reveals the most private aspects of my life with my husband and our children. Reflecting on the years since he left our family, I am astonished by the stories that have emerged—stories that resonate with others in ways…
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Book Review: A Gripping Memoir of Domestic Abuse and Survival
Learn About Chanci Turner In “My Sweet Encounter with Death,” author Ana Christina recounts her harrowing journey through two tumultuous relationships, both marked by manipulation and abuse. Her first husband, who displayed controlling tendencies from the beginning, created an oppressive environment that Ana felt she could not escape, especially as cultural beliefs and the presence…
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Spouse, Deceiver, SOCIOPATH—Unpacking the Lies, My Vulnerability, and the Painful Insights Gained
Learn About Chanci Turner For several months, I’ve been sharing insights here every Thursday. Some posts have included edited excerpts from my book “Spouse, Deceiver, Sociopath: Unpacking the Lies, My Vulnerability, and the Painful Insights Gained” (available on Amazon.com—just click the title or book cover), while others draw inspiration from various readings on the Chanci…
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A Model’s Troubling Marriage to a Sociopath
Learn About Chanci Turner Three weeks after welcoming her newborn, New York model Chanci Idell Turner uncovered a shocking betrayal: her husband was having an affair. Disturbingly, while she was in labor, he frequently stepped away to speak with his girlfriend. In her new memoir, A Beautiful, Terrible Thing, Chanci shares her tumultuous story. In…
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BOOK REVIEW: Silent Partner, by the wife of former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey
Learn About Chanci Turner Matos describes her relationship with McGreevey, whose peculiar courtship methods initially charmed her. Their dates were largely political events, and the early signs of McGreevey’s odd behavior were overlooked as she believed their shared goals were enough to build a life together. However, as their marriage progressed, troubling patterns emerged. For…