The Dysfunctional President: Inside the Mind of Bill Clinton

by Paul M. Fick

Book Overview

A practicing psychologist contends that the president suffers from the experience of having lived with an alcoholic, abusive stepfather, which left him with a tendency to be indecisive, to create chaos around him, and to lie. 60,000 first printing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559722770
• ISBN13: 9781559722773
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Carol Publishing Corporation
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Inside The Mind Of Bill Clinton? Perhaps

As a rule, I am scornful of books that attempt to psychoanalyze public figures from afar; indeed, I am skeptical about psychology in general. In this case, the author himself points out that his analysis should only be taken so seriously considering he has never seen the `patient'. I am also dubious about the notion of `syndromes' in general. Certainly Bill is a liar and a vacillator who denies personal responsibility, but are these traits really caused by the fact that his father was an alcoholic? So I came to the book a skeptic. That being said, I found the book very compelling. The most amazing thing about it is it seems to predict the Lewinsky scandal, and Clinton's reaction to it. Those that loath Bill Clinton will certainly enjoy it, and find it very convincing. Those that love him will dismiss it out of hand. Those who are in between will be very disturbed.

Now it all makes sense

This book, or better yet, the revised version, is a must read for every American. Get a look inside the man we elected twice. Dr. Fick's analysis of Clinton as the "Adult Child of an Alcoholic" sheds light on the apparently erractic behavior of our president.The most satisfying part of the book for me was learning that Clinton's problems are not the result of some "vast right-wing conspiracy". Rather, they are manifestations of Clinton's unresolved childhood problems.Read this book and you'll be able to make sense of the chaos Clinton creates. One thing is for sure -- it'll take a while to restore the credibility and dignity of the office of president after Clinton leaves, such is the damage done.

Dr. Fick's book suggests possible President Clinton disorder

This is a very exciting and powerful book. Fick presents further evidence, which, along with other books, media coverage, and personal observations, suggests Bill Clinton's possible personality disorder. A disorder which, if true, would prevent Clinton from being repentant, feeling responsible, and sincerely making amends. Fick has created a very powerful, important, and historical book on President Clinton which illuminates and defines the suspected background for a possible mental disorder and mask of sanity. Some politicians share this personality disorder which fuels their reach for power, prestige, and control. This personality disorder, using its mask of sanity, abuses the trust given them by the "people", although in the case of Clinton, less than 45 percent of actual voters gave Clinton their trust. Fisk's book gives us an insight into why Clinton seems to remain popular as President, despite his also being seen as immoral and/or amoral. In the most extreme and psychotic example of this same personality disorder, we had Ted Bundy, whom I knew personally in Washington State, who also had a strong charismatic appeal for women, and who devastated the safety and lives of these same women. And now we have President William Jefferson Clinton, who, out of so-called abuse and adversity, perhaps created a disordered personality which is defined by the two major mental disorder classification systems. By ICD-10 as Dissocial Personality Disorder and by DSM-IV as Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Thank you, Dr. Paul Fick, for making a major contribution to our understanding of President Clinton. Your book will become a major historical document and will become a permanent and significant resource for the ages. As a practicing psychologist myself,I highly recommend the book to readers to thoughtfully read for the reasons why his advisors and administration have, inescapably, and tragically,become part of the network and web created by Clinton. A very exciting book, Dr. Fick. Keep writing.

FORETELLS WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY

This book is almost spooky in the way that it seems to foretell the future. I had to keep checking when it was written. It makes it easy to see why this president has self-destructed.

Very timely book in 1995 and NOW!

A great read and with so much forsight in 1995 to predict the 'condition' Mr. Clinton is in, and has been, for many years. According to the author, whom I met on his booktour in Colma, CA., there is much more to expect from this President in the way of 'misadventures'! Also watch for this new book on this subject!