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Confessions of Son of Sam
Published in Hardcover by Columbia University Press (15 May, 1985)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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A probing glimpse of Son of Sam
First off, I did not pay this outrageous price. I ordered one off of a rare-book site for eight bucks. I have another half to read, but I have been so engrossed. It is a must have for any true crime buff or student of psychology. It isn't the same narrative about David Berkowitz; rather; it tries to explain what caused him to become the famed serial killer that stalked New Yorkers in the late 70's. It explains the rough childhood, his learning he was adopted, the crushing blow of learning his true parents didn't want him and, without a doubt, the most fascinating part: STALKING. It is terrifying. He tells of other people he wounded in attempted murders, people who escaped being murderd, and the crimes that placed him behind bars. I strongly reccomend this book (I ALSO RECCOMEND THAT YOU TRY TO GET TIM CAHILL'S BURIED DREAMS, ABOUT GACY. IT IS JUST AS FASCINATING).


Mind of the Accused: A Psychiatrist in the Courtroom
Published in Hardcover by Simon & Schuster (November, 1983)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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Abrahamsen: The Jewish Genius
Dr. Abrahamsen has got to be one of the most brilliant men of our time. His intellect and astuteness rival those of Freud and Einstein. His book, Mind of the Accused : APITC, has got to be one of the top 10 pyschology books I've ever read.

Abrhamsen goes into what makes a criminal a criminal, important aspects, and amazing theories. This book is a metropolis of information and insight into the criminal mind, a must read for anyone who wants to know about the subject. Definitely one of the best books I've ever read.


Murder and Madness: The Secret Life of Jack the Ripper
Published in Hardcover by Donald I Fine (May, 1992)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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One star for this book is generous...
I checked this book out, and found it to be of little worth. It is hard for me to believe that such an apparently emminent psychologist could possibly believe the preposterous theory he attempts to advance. Abrahamsen even quotes his own books as source material to back up his theories. It seems he takes great pride in having interviewed David Berkowitz (convicted "Son of Sam" killer) extensively, as he can't help but drop the name and details of that case incessantly throughout his writing; from what I've been able to gather, there's little similar between both cases. (I would hardly call the "Son of Sam" murders a "textbook" case of serial murder, though.) On the whole, a disappointing book. Read Sugden's "The Complete History of Jack the Ripper" instead...

Nonsense
This is by far the silliest Jack the Ripper book I have ever read (then again, I haven't read Richard Wallace's _Light-Hearted Friend_).

Dr. Abrahamsen purports to psychoanalyze the Ripper based on his crimes, and decides that the Ripper is really two men: HRH Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward and his tutor, James Kenneth Stephen.

His evidence? None. Really. Not even a little bit. This is hardly surprising, since research has shown that Prince Albert Victor _could not_ have committed the crimes; his movements are accounted for on every one of the murder nights.

With this piece of nonsense, Dr. Abrahamsen forfeits his right to be taken seriously, either as a psychiatrist or as an author

Creative Jack The Ripper theory!
I felt this was a creative, fly by the seat of your pants theory, that was just as good as anyone else's guess. It's great!


Crime and the Human Mind (Patterson Smith Reprint Series in Criminology, Law Enforcement, and Social Problems, No. 43)
Published in Hardcover by Patterson Smith (June, 1969)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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Emotional Care of Your Child
Published in Paperback by Pocket Books (December, 1970)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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The murdering mind
Published in Unknown Binding by Harper & Row ()
Author: David Abrahamsen
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Nixon vs. Nixon : An Emotional Tragedy
Published in Paperback by Signet Books (01 February, 1978)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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Our Violent Society.
Published in Hardcover by Funk & Wagnalls Co (June, 1970)
Author: David, Abrahamsen
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The Psychology of Crime
Published in Textbook Binding by Columbia University Press (June, 1960)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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Who Are The Guilty: ? A Study of Education and Crime
Published in Hardcover by Greenwood Publishing Group (August, 1972)
Author: David Abrahamsen
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