David J. LiebermanCritiques

I don't think that this was that great of a book. Getting angry isn't the real problem but how you act when you are angry and dwelling on that anger are problems. I know I can get angry but I also know that I can let go of that anger really quickly (as in seconds after feeling it) or distract myself from what is making me angry very easily or not go near things or people that make me angry. I don't think there is a truly "foolproof" method of never getting angry again because people are complicatedly messy and not robots.

Just another great book by Lieberman. Check out his other titles for quality, sound guidance.

I thought this would be from God's perspective, like An Interview with God is. Instead, it's just advice from a psychotherapist, albeit (mostly) good advice.

En quelques pages, comprenez rapidement pourquoi vous agissez ainsi et ce que vous pouvez faire pour changer votre comportement et aller mieux... sans l'aide d'un psy

I found this book to be very helpful and informative esp. when dealing with conflicts of any sort. The main point the author is trying to make is that relatiionships are built on trust, honesty, and respect.The author lists 9 rules to drastically improve any relationship of any kind. They are as follows:
1.Show genuine enthusiasm when you greet the person.
2. Show respect. This meansnot criticizing the person harshly and certainly never in front of anyone else.This also means you show reverence when you are not with this person by not gossiping or speaking poorly about her to anyone else. And when she is speaking to you give her your full undivided attention : do not read or have your focus divided.
3. Be supportive.
4. Give her the benefit of the doubt.
5. Let her know you appreciate her. It seems that in all kinds of relationships the only time we say something nice is when we have done something wrong.
6. Giver her a chance to contribute to your life
7. Wait 24 hours if the person does something that angers you
8. Talk about what is bothering you.
9.Share yourself and open up a bit with this person

I just finished this book, I really liked it because I learned more about reading myself than anyone else!

This is a really helpful book. Most of it's common sense, but toward the end you get into the more in-depth ways to try and not only get the truth out of someone, but also to stop lying to yourself and to recognize when someone's trying to deceive you.

Did not listen to the whole tape. Interesting but too many odvious points.½

For anyone who has been manipulated or who has a fear of being manipulated, this book is for you. The book offers excellent information based on real life situations along with psychological principles that can be used in any situation.

Not a bad book. It doesn't quite seem to live up to its name however in my estimation. The first half of the book is pretty situation specific, and is kind of common sense, but nice to see in print. The second half is a little more sweeping and applicable, but again its not like superhero power secrets, just common sense interpersonal relationship skills stuff.

Hmm, how to begin? "Get Anyone to Do Anything" lives up to its title. Lying ("white" lies, of course), misleading, equivocating, flattering.. anything is fair game to get to what you want. Did you really need a book to tell you that if you're an apple polisher, you'll have people who like you? A zero star classic, five stars if your name is Machiavelli.½

I would not recommend this book. I ended up selling it to halfprice and am only mentioning it so that a wider range for my preferences are stored.
Critique: 1. Read like a self-help manual. 2. Virtually NO reference to actual research on the topic. 3. Contradicted actual research on the topic.
Suggestion: Want a book on deception? Pick up something by Paul Ekman.½

Edward Herrmann

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Niccolo Machiavelli.