20 Best Books On Reading People (2023 Update)

The author, Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, a well-know jury consultant, gives the reader valuable insight into how she uses oral and visual clues from jurors, witnesses, lawyers, and judges to accurately predict their behavior in the court room. The reader can learn how to apply these same techniques on the job, in relationships and at home. Normally I do not like self-help books but this one caught and kept my interest until I finished it in the wee hours of the morning. This book has changed my life both professionally and personally. I have given this book a 5/5 rating and wish I could rate it even higher. Just remember if you buy it the insight you will gain can be a two-edged sword in your personal relationships. And you can never go back to the naive person you were.touch-of-earth

This book is an exceptionally integral asset to peruse an individual. In this book, the insider facts of examining individuals have been released. I have taken in the significance of our non-verbal communication. I have likewise discovered that we can't control our whole non-verbal communication, however, we can control its majority. I have likewise discovered that through our non-verbal communication, we can impact many individuals, depict certainty, and ooze quality.ALEX

Navarro's book provides a very refreshing insight on how to read people. In a society where people communicate more and more via electronics, it is important to see the non verbal clues, and the book provides great content on how people can and do communicate so much with their bodies. Excellent read!jonnagui

My name is Louie Blystad-Collins, and for the last 20 years or so I have been self educating and studying a wide range of sciences including Body-Language, Deception detection, Micro-expressions, Tells and non-verbal communication, Profiling, Criminal Interrogation techniques, The fight or flight limbic responses, The art of persuasion, Mass Hypnosis and suggestion techniques etc. Over the years I have studied many experts in these different fields, and it has become clear to me that the people worth really listening to, and learning from, are not just the academics who run experiments and gather information, but the practitioners who have evolved into experts through the use of techniques in their own lives. As joe Navarro rightly points out in this book, it is not purely a subject for documentation, but a subject that can only be mastered through observation, application to what you know, and inspiration to what you will begin to see. Allthough maybe a corny comparison, I would say a good example of this (allthough a different field) could be Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer. You may be thinking, 'what is he talking about?',but what i mean is, you could find many many dog trainers in the yellow pages, but the only true master is someone like Cesar, who has applied his science throughout his life, and therfore it is not just a studied subject, but a lifestyle and way of observing the world. What I am eventually getting to, is that this book is just a really inspiring and informative read for anyone who wishes to understand the subject from the inside out. Navarro uses lots of example stories, and explains his findings in very simple and understandable ways. Even his chapter about the different regions of the brain were facinating, as I used to think I knew a lot about the brain and its functions, but through his simple descriptions, I can understand it in a much clearer way. When most academics write about these complex subjects, they like to use a lot of jargon, and they like to refer to statistics and journals that mean nothing to the average reader. Joe Navarro is clearly a master at communication, because he explains things without patronising you in any way. Another concept that i think Joe explains really well, and has clearly mastered, is the way in which he simplifies the methods of observation, and the tells to look for. As the subject is quite complex, and many signals can be easily mis-interpreted out of context, Joe emphesizes looking for just two simple contradictions, that is comfort and discomfort, and the context around it. Another master at lie detection and micro expressions is Professor Paul Ekman, who also looks for simple cues, and the details around them, in order to make split second discoveries. I would highly recommend this book and any other work done by Joe Navarro to any enthusiast or professional, who wants to understand the subject,and open their eyes to this whole world of information that often passes before our very eyes, without us even realising. As several examples in the book acknowledge, these skills can even be life changing, and will apply to any human being, as it is not only a valuable tool for professionals, but will really help any parent, boss, medical professional, teacher, team-worker, trader, peace-maker, law enforcer, carer or student, to understand the people around them (and themselves) and improve their family life and work considerably. Louie Blystad-Collins123louieb

I really enjoyed reading this book! I began to actively "read" people I encountered (friends AND strangers) and learned that what was detailed in this book about body language, and idiosyncracies were spot on! Having these confirmed in people I've known a long time validated the information and "reading" techniques to apply to new people I meet. Very useful and super-easy to understand.Pallas

I am 76 and have never read a more enlightening book on how to peacefully communicate with all types of people. Absolutely amazing. I am on my third read.roger_the_man

This book really helped me figure out how to communicate with people one on one, asking better questions, listening and connecting in ways I never knew before. I also have the audio book. Highly recommend!SHAUN

I love this book it was recommend to me by a colleague. Still getting my head around all the many ideas and provocations Will keep me busy for ages and help with student learningChi Chi

Ken Follett is a master story teller; and "The Pillars of the Earth" is a fascinating insight into the medieval world. This is carried on in the sequel. This book my wife bought me for our 18th wedding anniversary; although I'd read it some years previously. The accuracy of his knowledge of the medieval world is wonderfully demonstrated in "The Pillars . ." A great book, which I would recommend to any lover of historical fiction.nobby0183

I read this many years ago. Though fiction, much if that mentioned in the book was factual – characters, language, behavior and more in and around the era of 12th century Britain. It took me back to a time in history that I had rarely investigated before, The main characters were engaging and elicited my emotions and caring for them. This was a powerful novel that would require me to write something nearly as long, in order to do it justice. The best I can, or want, to do is to say, "Go buy it." You won't be disappointed. PS I loved this book so much, but had lost the original copy (it was damaged), so was ordering this just so that I would always have a copy to read and reference. Unfortunately, the supplier had run out, so could not fill my order. I will look for it again.chapinfo1

This book is my favorite ever. I keep buying them as gifts for others The condition of the book was excellent, but if it was just good I would be happy. Great gifts. If you like history, although its not a history book, it goes back to the knights and Masons. I hated when I was done reading it. I wanted more. Just a hint about the second book written a few years later… I totally didn't connect with anything, big disappointment.eves_world_2005

I have read this book multiple times, it is life changing when it comes to how to communicate effectively with others, you can apply it to all walks of life not just business. I always recommend this book to others and I just bought it again as a gift to someone. Highly recommend.Natalie

Since reading this book, I feel like for the first time I have been given the basic instructions to approach obstacles in a positive way with a degree of confidence in a positive outcome. We have a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and we have been in therapy for 8 years with multiple counselors and psychologists with little to no improvement. She is frequently against anything and everything that we try to teach her or help her with and has no reaction to any type of discipline. In her mind she is always right, always has all the answers and when something goes wrong she is always the faultless victim. I have frequently felt completely hopeless and overwhelmed, and I have thrown up my hands and said that I have run out of ideas and answers about what we could do to help her. Now that I have read this book I have had floods of ideas in how I could approach day-to-day issues without getting as upset or trying to correct her behavior, and I have found many faults in my previous methods which obviously were not working. I have just finished this book so I can't say that we have worked any miracles but I began applying these simple principles while still reading the book and we are already experiencing more pleasant behaviors and finding more enjoyment in our time together. I have already recommended this book to several friends and family members and I'm hoping that they read it and can benefit from it as I feel I have!torridtemptations

This book teaches people to be considerate of other peoples feelings. It teaches many other valuable things too though, such as how to interview well, things to say that make you more pleasant to be around, etc. It definitely gets you to think about how you could and should "do better". It has helped many people to transform from being socially awkward and defensive to someone that seems collected and confident.Honest Mom

Very comprehensive, HUGE book that lists just about every book you can think of. A must-have if you are keeping track of what you read, or just want to randomly find something new.Books-A-Million

This book is a must read. I got one for each of my kids and several people I work with. Learning the skills of rethinking is something everyone should do.Kim G

If you're struggling with mediocre team performance or wondering how to equip your child for the ever-changing world, rush out and grab this book. "The power of knowing what you don't know", is an apt summary of the contents. I have not encountered a book on an abstract topic that is such a captivating read. The author strides through the different types of thinking in various contexts, such as individual, interpersonal, and collective thinking. He effectively guides the reader to consider the possibility of "thinking about how we think". By removing impulsive responses, rethinking our position then considering alternative views, and, when appropriate, refining our perspective will improve outcomes and enhance relationships. The adoption of various approaches to interactions, such as a preacher or prosecutor mode, is likely to alienate our position, however adopting a curious and scientific approach to proposals from others will increase collaboration and the prospects of consensus. Adam Grant underscores this standpoint with constructive observations on the remarkable success of teams, with individuals who are comfortable with a high degree of divergence in opinion. They have an ability to gain unanimity by a scientific approach of questioning, considering all proposed alternatives then agreeing on the optimal solutions. This contrasts with current norms where teams often have a dominant individual whose ideas are adopted as the group falls in line, ceding to position power. The ability to fully utilise a diversity of knowledge and opinion is exceptionally powerful. For parents, Adam Grant has exciting insights on education highlighting the advantages of delivering an environment filled with continuous review and improvement processes. The mundane delivery of facts via lectures is removed with future generations collaborating and reviewing ideas within a team setting. The focus on process rather than the individual will serve them and society far more effectively. Rethinking how we interact has the power to open up paths that accumulate, distil and distribute the collective greatness of individuals and teams and offers a viable alternative to the extreme polarization of the modern world. In the must-read category – a few times and then share with those around you!CCH

Our city, every year, has "one book one city" and this book was this year's 2009 winner. That is why I chose to read it. I am so glad I did…….This was a remarkable story of the people involved in the making or saving of this "one-of-a-kind" Haggadah, a Jewish religious book but with Christian illustrations. Each story was unique and quite moving and was very compelling reading. I will probably read it again because it is that good. This was a very intelligent and well researched book and I felt like "I was there" for each period. Boy, do I appreciate modern times after reading of the hardships of earlier times. I highly recommend this book. The author Geraldine Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her book MARCH, about the father of LITTLE WOMEN……"murderaday"murderaday

Geraldine Brooks is a very talented writer. Her characters ring true. The story line, itself, was most interesting and the information about the book was enlightening. She used the flashback technique cleverly, without confusing the reader. I purchased this book because it was being read by my daughter's book club and I wanted to be able to discuss it with her.nancy838

I found some of the advice a little manipulative and frankly creepy. Basically it strikes me as a tutorial on how to pick up women. P FiebergPaul

This ebook was had useful tips and content however it was common sense to me. I would definitely recommend it to those who need tips as it has many examples of things to do and things not to do i.e when going to an interview and verbal and non verbal cpmmunication etccadets.12

This ebook was had useful tips and content however it was common sense to me. I would definitely recommend it to those who need tips as it has many examples of things to do and things not to do i.e when going to an interview and verbal and non verbal cpmmunication etccadets.12