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What every BODY is saying
First published 2008 · 278 pages
A fascinating, practical field guide to reading the unspoken signals hidden in plain sight.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being handed a pair of X-ray glasses for human interaction. The pacing is brisk and engaging, driven by a compelling mix of evolutionary psychology and high-stakes FBI anecdotes that make the theoretical concepts instantly applicable. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, creating a mood of focused curiosity as you begin to notice the subtle foot shifts, eye blinks, and hand gestures of everyone around you. The prose is clear, structured, and highly practical, designed not just to inform but to train your eye. It is an empowering, perceptive read that will delight avid people-watchers, professionals seeking a communicative edge, and anyone who has ever wondered what is really being said in the silence between words.
- Mood
- intriguing
- empowering
- perceptive
- focused
- Tone
- authoritative
- practical
- observant
- engaging
- analytical
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- decoding human behavior · hidden truths · interpersonal dynamics · self-awareness · psychological survival instincts
- The writing
- Clear, accessible, and structured, peppered with fascinating real-world anecdotes.
- The arc
- Moves from curiosity about human behavior to a sense of empowered observation and practical mastery.
- Who it's for
- People-watchers, professionals looking for an edge, and anyone fascinated by the unspoken dynamics of human interaction.
Content notes
- mentions of crime
- interrogation anecdotes
About the book
He says that's his best offer. Is it? She says she agrees. Does she? The interview went great—or did it? He said he'd never do it again. But he did.
Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. You will discover:
The ancient survival instincts that drive body language - Why the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelings - What thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motives - The most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentiments - Simple nonverbals that instantly establish trust - Simple nonverbals that instantly communicate authority
Filled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world.
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