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'A dazzling exploration of this universal trait, from an exciting new talent. Read Born Liars, and you'll be stimulated, surprised, and thoroughly entertained. Believe me' Richard Wiseman.
'Born Liars is a genuine achievement: a lively, engaging read that also makes a bold argument about the role of lying in our lives' Steven Johnson.
'An absolutely fascinating tour of this most uniquely human of talents: the ability to lie' Jonah Lehrer.
'Born Liars reads like the very best of detective stories - an illuminating, surprising and highly entertaining investigation of our daily lies' Kate Fox.
'...consistently startling and fascinating book ... It's erudite yet wears its learning lightly and is full of terrific stories. It will also make you see yourself, and the world around you, in a new light' Daily Mail.
'His range of references is fascinating ... I loved the irony and ingenuity of this book' The Times.
'Born Liars is a genuine achievement: a lively, engaging read that also makes a bold argument about the role of lying in our lives' Steven Johnson.
'An absolutely fascinating tour of this most uniquely human of talents: the ability to lie' Jonah Lehrer.
'Born Liars reads like the very best of detective stories - an illuminating, surprising and highly entertaining investigation of our daily lies' Kate Fox.
'...consistently startling and fascinating book ... It's erudite yet wears its learning lightly and is full of terrific stories. It will also make you see yourself, and the world around you, in a new light' Daily Mail.
'His range of references is fascinating ... I loved the irony and ingenuity of this book' The Times.
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'A consistently startling and fascinating book ... It's erudite yet wears its learning lightly and is full of terrific stories.' Daily Mail. 'His range of references is fascinating ... I loved the irony and ingenuity of this book' The Times. 'Born Liars is a genuine achievement: a lively, engaging read that also makes a bold argument about the role of lying in our lives' Steven Johnson. 'An absolutely fascinating tour of this most uniquely human of talents: the ability to lie' Jonah Lehrer. 'an illuminating, surprising and highly entertaining investigation of our daily lies' Kate Fox.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We all lie but rarely stop to think why we do it, or how often we're lied to back. BORN LIARS made me analyse my own behaviour, listen to my children more intently, watch politicians more closely, dissect adverts and basically look at the world in a refreshed way. Ian Leslie takes you on an effortlessly engaging tour of the world of deceit and self-deception and I loved this fascinating book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Carefully compiled to include all the latest research, this book gives a fascinating insight into the subject matter. I was interested to read contemporary as well as historical evidence to illustrate the points. It debunks many commonplace myths about how people lie and whether it is always reprehensible. The part I found most interesting was the section on when and how children lie. It appears they learn to do this as a natural developmental stage which is fairly constant across the globe. A highly readable, fascinating work suitable for lay people and anthropologists alike. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Thoroughly enjoyed this well written, engaging romp through the latest research into the psychology and development of human deception and self deception which provides a wonderful positive evaluation of this intrinsic behaviour. Illustrated with some great accounts of historical examples of fraud and self deception from lie detectors, mesmer and medical placebo's. Fascinating and easy to read!
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Compelling read
This book discusses the issue of lying and deceit in a range of contexts and societal levels, from the individual to nations. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Penguinlady
very good
very insightful and good book - managed to understand some people much better and got them talking more towards truth
Published 4 months ago by Lena343
Thoroughly engaging
A thoroughly good examination of the nature of lying and self deception. The most fascinating case studies come from the world of psychology, but the author also draws from social... Read more
Published 5 months ago by nupsta
Born Liars....The Truth...
The book was excellent when it was on BBC Radio4, even better reading it ! It will certainly increase your emotional intelligence ! Read more
Published 8 months ago by AlikiBags
Fascinating and gripping read
What an excellent book. It deals with lies of all kinds but one of the most interesting areas for me was about self-deception and how that is necessary for us to keep living. Read more
Published 9 months ago by SophieTamsin
born liars ?
A very interesting topic for a book. It illustrates perfectly how we all sometime lie and also the reasons why we need to do so.
A very good read
A very good read
Published 10 months ago by Dominic P. Rigg
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Interesting book, not quite through it yet but a queue on to read it after I reveiled some interesting facts!!!
Published 10 months ago by Sylvia
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