The Mirror Effect

How Celebrity Narcissism Is Endangering Our Families--And How to Save Them

By: Drew Pinsky, S Mark Young

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Paperback | 9 March 2010

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The face of entertainment has changed radically over the last decade--and dangerously so. Stars like Britney, Paris, Lindsay, Amy Winehouse--and their media enablers--have altered what we consider "normal" behavior. According to addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky and business and entertainment expert Dr. S. Mark Young, a high proportion of celebrities suffer from traits associated with clinical narcissism--vanity, exhibitionism, entitlement, exploitativeness--and the rest of us, especially young people, are mirroring what we witness nightly on our TV and computer screens.

A provocative, eye-opening study, The Mirror Effect sounds a timely warning, raising important questions about our changing culture--and provides insights for parents, young people, and anyone who wonders what the cult of celebrity is really doing to America.

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"When it comes to judging celebrities and their behavior, it might be best to take a good look in the mirror." -- New York Post

"Pinsky spells out a theory that stars are predisposed to narcissistic personality disorder long before they become famous....[The Mirror Effect] becomes a psychology lesson with celebrities as examples." -- Wired

"Drew and Mark [talk] about the changing perception of celebrities, the hidden narcissism in all of us, and what parents can do to save their kids from the cult of Miley Cyrus." -- Babble.com

"A compelling and intelligent study of the repercussions of today's fame-obsessed society." -- Flavorpill.com

"The Mirror Effect is a smooth read....It stresses the importance of learning empathy, and how to pass that on to impressionable young people....a how-to guide for social change that promotes individual progress." -- LAist

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