This book clearly illustrates the true nature of disturbed characters, exposes the tactics the most manipulative characters use to pull the wool over the eyes of. The book offers tips on how to avoid being victimized and how to be more. If you feel you have a manipulator in your life, it would be beneficial to read in sheeps clothing, as it is an excellent tool for everyone. A detailed book on manipulation, great information. A sheep is a gullible, credulous, nonsuspecting person who a wolf takes the disguise of. In sheep s clothing explains the psychology of powerobsessed individuals, manipulative people and covertaggressive men. Simons internationally bestselling book in sheeps clothing.
George simon, the author, pens one of the best books on the psychology of power dynamics and gets a big thumbs up by the power moves. S his other books, character disturbance and the judas syndrome are also bestsellers. I gave this book to my boss who confused passive aggressive with covert manipulation. Ive come across many convincing predators in my lifetime, but perhaps none are more skilled and dangerous than the proverbial wolf in sheeps clothing. Understanding and dealing with manipulative people paperback april 1, 2010. Teaches on a lot of reasons and how tos when dealing with manipulative people. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Mannys reading this book in sheeps clothing understanding and dealing with manipulative people and im thinking hes going to start applying it to goodreads, isnt he. He practically ran into my office one morning freaking out about the books. And shares the tools to effectively cope with them. Understanding and dealing with manipulative people, a 1996 book about psychological manipulation. These wolves are sweetmouthed, crafters who know the good words more than we thought and make use of these. This work has been widely popular and is in numerous formats including audio book.
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves matthew 7. Such is the essential message of the revealing book in sheeps clothing understanding and dealing with manipulative people by george simon. They will appreciate you, be kind and helpful, be loving and understanding, and extremely charming. The facts of manipulation if it looks like a wolf and sounds like a wolf and smells like a wolf then it probably is a wolf. Understanding and dealing with manipulative people is nearing 20 years in print and has sold over a half million copies in the u. Understanding and dealing with manipulative people by simon, george k. Simon born february 1, 1948 is the american selfhelp author of in sheeps clothing. I recommend this book and will keep it in my library.