Nearly one third of all Americans come in contact every day with persons who have "character disorders." Now there is positive guidance on how to handle one's own feelings toward such persons, overcome frustration, and get along with these difficult people. Dr. Schmidt examines some thirty different disorders including persons who are paranoid, obsessive, compulsive, and manipulative. He offers workable suggestions on how to deal with the chronic liar, the drunken driver, and those unwilling to work. An exceptional resource, COPING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE can help to break through the masks behind which difficult people hide.