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Summary: Trite
Review: After reading several books on psychological persuasion I got down to this one in the pile. What a disappointing waste of money & time. It feels like this book was writen over a few weekends by someone who was writing this book for the money and had no passion for the subject. While many principals are covered they are ill-explained and without any of the depth I got from reading other books. Not reccommended.
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Summary: How to nag until you get your way
Review: A guide for the selfish baby that always wants their way. One of the sections was on how to get your friends to do what you want to do even if they are all against you. When I read through each of the chapters the phrase "always get your way when..." comes up too frequently.
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Summary: Extemely insightful at times, but stops short of greatness..
Review: My opinion of this book went up the more and more that I read it. I stop short of giving 5 stars, because in spots, it still overpromises and underdelivers. Example: Don't think that you could read the chapter "How to beat anybody at anything" and then reasonably expect to go out and beat Serena Williams in tennis.This book is best read over a few times. The powerful idea that is presented over and over (with variations and twists) is that people tend to act as they see themselves. To most people, this is `obvious' only after it is pointed out to them. Various ideas that are simple, yet brilliant, are sprinkled throughout the book, especially in the middle sections. That said, I wish that the first chapter: "How to get anyone to like you...every time." were expanded, because I don't believe that what is there is complete. For example, the author talks about repeat exposure...yes indeed, that is why people becomes friends with or date coworkers or neighbors, people they would not otherwise have anything to do with. But in trying to increase the number of interactions you have with someone, especially if that someone is popular or already in a relationship, isn't there such a thing as making a pest of yourself? Aren't there questions or compliments that are too personal? In general, I wish the author would've addressed more fully in the first section of this book is that people tend to have boundaries and filters. Cross a person's boundaries unskillfully and she will likely become very uncomfortable with you. So my concern is that a well-intentioned but misguided soul will read this Chapter 1, and then try to go put and be someone's best friend, with rather bad results. Interpersonal communication is a subtle art, and I'm positive (from thumbing through some of his other books) that Lieberman understands that really well; it just doesn't come through, at least to me, in Chapter 1. I would gladly buy another book from David Lieberman, especially one that expands on the first section of this book.
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Summary: Studies show this book blows
Review: I noticed this book at a bookstore, browsed through it, and was surprised to see some useful content. I bought it, then browsed in greater detail. Some of the information will be valuable in situations similar to the ones mentioned in the book. Some of the information will remain useless. I would rate this book with 3 stars; however, something irks me about this book. Every chapter -- and I'm not exaggerating -- every stinking chapter refers to mythical "studies" that are never referenced elsewhere. The phrases "Studies suggest...", "many studies say..." and "Studies have show that..." litter the book. Lieberman uses this ploy to make his opinions appear legitimize. This cheap trick does not go unnoticed. Because Lieberman uses the tricks of a con artist, I cannot bring myself to recommend this book to anyone. While I did find value in some of the information, I don't appreciate being snowed.
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Summary: The title is a great exaggeration
Review: The book will teach you clinically proven methods to INFLUENCE people, but never to control other people's beavavior. There is a great distinction between the two. This is one of the better books on practical psychology because it is based on solid research on Psychology. Plus, the author is a Psychology PhD and not some crackpot who thinks he\she understands the human mind and behavior without ever taking a course on Psychology. This gives the book a great deal of credibility.
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Summary: 80% useful
Review: The first half of this book is brilliant. It makes sense and clarify why I like or dislike certain people. However, the last portion about the physical attack seems off the theme of this book.
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Summary: I hope he does not get you to read it
Review: It could just be me, but in my humble opinion... This book offers many comon tricks or techniques which are obvious to anyone smart enough to look for a book like this. In addition to offering boring ideas that you already know, I think he comes off as somewhat full of himself. Anyone who welcomes me to my new life after I get done with a singe piece of their work probably needs further self evaluation.
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Summary: Not a good book.
Review: A total waste of time. I still cannot understand why this book got such good views. Maybe it is just me. The only thing that worked is his title. It got me to buy the book.
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Summary: Waste of Time
Review: Total waste of time. I do not know why this book got such great reviews.
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Summary: this guy is a good mentor
Review: the book is a very easy read and in no way does it show content that is unimportant or unneccessary. the parts on stopping bu_ttheads on their tracks are specially good and enjoyable. learn some stuff about psychology that is actually real and works everyday, its scary if this book were five stars. it would probably be some sort of magic.
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