Who's Pulling Your Strings?: How to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Control of Your Life
by Harriet Braiker
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A self-empowering plan for anyone who wants to stop being manipulated by others In Who's Pulling Your Strings?, Dr. Harriet B. Braiker, New York Times bestselling author of The Disease to Please, explains how depression, low self-esteem, chronic anger, and feelings of helplessness are often the result of being caught in relationships with manipulative people-including family members, friends, coworkers, and associates. More importantly, she arms readers with the knowledge and tools they need show more to understand and identify manipulative personalities and to free themselves from the bondage of relationships with them. Working from sound psychological theory and research, yet writing in a warm, accessible style, Braiker exposes the most common methods manipulative people use to control others-and makes clear that it takes at least two people to enable such a relationship to function. With the help of valuable self-assessment quizzes, action plans, and how-to exercises she empowers readers to: Recognize the signs of a manipulative relationship Spot manipulators and their typical modus operandi Assess their own vulnerability to manipulation Identify the 7 main "Head Games" manipulators play... and much more, including informative case studies and highly effective Resistance Tactics to help those who identify themselves as victim-participants end the damaging cycle of control and manipulation-and clear the way for success and happiness. show lessTags
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Very good book for people who have personal/professional relationship problem and feel they are getting used. Language is very simple, and it is very easy to read. It is full of practical advise to identify and deal with manipulation in their life. In just over 200 pages one can understand susceptibility to manipulation, identifying manipulation, understanding the process, and transforming oneself into hard-target. Worth reading multiple times to make lasting change and to avoid relapsing into old behavior.
A recommended book even if someone is not dealing with manipulator... advance preparation just in case they are yet to meet one.
PS: If dealing with sociopaths, then simply run and don't waste time reading. On second thoughts, show more life-threatening sociopaths are quite few, so maybe one can read and try things out before bolting. show less
A recommended book even if someone is not dealing with manipulator... advance preparation just in case they are yet to meet one.
PS: If dealing with sociopaths, then simply run and don't waste time reading. On second thoughts, show more life-threatening sociopaths are quite few, so maybe one can read and try things out before bolting. show less
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