How to Read a Person Like a Book

by Gerard I. Nierenberg

Book Overview

Decipher the unspoken vocabulary of body language. A tilt of the head, the crossing of legs, the buttoning and unbuttoning of a jacket, and other gestures can speak volumes about what a person is thinking or feeling. By learning to spot hidden emotional, social, and sexual messages, you can tell how a person is reacting to you, respond appropriately, and influence the outcome of any situation. Detect and send messages of friendliness and flirtation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566194016
• ISBN13: 9781566194013
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Fall River Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Great book! The delivery was on time and the item was in perfect conditions. The book is a great helper for those in search of a new sight into the way we communicate non-verbally. It s also great for those who might have public talks or presentations to come, or that make their daily lives dealing with other people either in presentations or negotiations. For those that find the human a fascinating "creature" they will for sure find something of interest.

Quick crash course

This is the easiest crash course book into body language that is not too broad. An easy to read book for beginners is what to expect. There are not too many fancy words or over the top examples. This book is a great starting point for those who would like to learn about body language. There are better books for more in depth insight but for a quick crash course this reading will do.

Very good informations

I wish I would have had this book a long time ago. It really helps to get an idea of what the other person is thinking when you are talking with them. I have learned to watch for tell tale signs now, and I know when to shut up or perhaps take a different approach.

An oldie but a goodie

This book was one of the first one the scene in term of reading people. Granted, some of the material may seem outdated, but much of it is grounded in good basic pscyhology. If you want something a little more cutting edge, then check out David Lieberman's You Can Read Anyone. Lieberman's book is filled with specific techniques for many different situations, and his stuff is always very practical.

A book everyone needs

A treasure in the trashbin. I bought this book on the bargain table and am glad I did. Filled with easily digestible chapters describing gesture clusters, illustrated with dozens of drawings to provide visual examples of the topic.In my line, I need to read people and their responses to my ideas. This book helps me to do just that. It also gives ways of taking charge in a situation by using body gestures. If you know the gestures, you can resist someone else trying to dominate you. It's worth the price. Everyone who deals with other people needs this book.