About the book
The funny and practical guide on how to handle the liars in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.
Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astonishing, yes. But why do people lie? And how can you spot deception before it hurts you?
In Surrounded by Liars, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson unpacks the psychology of lying and how dishonesty affects our relationships, confidence and decision-making.
Using his signature four-colour model, he explains how different personality types lie—and how you can detect their tactics. You’ll learn how to:
Recognise subtle cues and half-truths
Understand the motives behind common lies
Confront dishonesty with calm and clarity
Protect yourself from emotional manipulation
Insightful, entertaining and empowering, Surrounded by Liars will help you to detect the liars in your life and shatter their deception for good!
Praise for Surrounded by Liars and Thomas Erikson:
'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining' Publishers Weekly
‘A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback…Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
‘Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny…Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
‘Everyone can benefit from this book’ Booklist
‘Life changing’ 5-star reader review
‘Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.’ 5-star reader review
‘Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice’ 5-star reader review
‘A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others’ 5-star reader review
Editions of Surrounded by Liars
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781785044762
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529917130
Read an Excerpt
The funny and practical guide on how to handle the liars in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.
Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astonishing, yes. But why do people lie? And how can you spot deception before it hurts you?
In Surrounded by Liars, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson unpacks the psychology of lying and how dishonesty affects our relationships, confidence and decision-making.
Using his signature four-colour model, he explains how different personality types lie—and how you can detect their tactics. You’ll learn how to:
Recognise subtle cues and half-truths
Understand the motives behind common lies
Confront dishonesty with calm and clarity
Protect yourself from emotional manipulation
Insightful, entertaining and empowering, Surrounded by Liars will help you to detect the liars in your life and shatter their deception for good!
Praise for Surrounded by Liars and Thomas Erikson:
'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining' Publishers Weekly
‘A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback…Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
‘Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny…Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
‘Everyone can benefit from this book’ Booklist
‘Life changing’ 5-star reader review
‘Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.’ 5-star reader review
‘Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice’ 5-star reader review
‘A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others’ 5-star reader review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surrounded by Liars about?
The funny and practical guide on how to handle the liars in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.
Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astonishing, yes. But why do people lie? And how can you spot deception before it hurts you?
In Surrounded by Liars, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson unpacks the psychology of lying and how dishonesty affects our relationships, confidence and decision-making.
Using his signature four-colour model, he explains how different personality types lie—and how you can detect their tactics. You’ll learn how to:
Recognise subtle cues and half-truths
Understand the motives behind common lies
Confront dishonesty with calm and clarity
Protect yourself from emotional manipulation
Insightful, entertaining and empowering, Surrounded by Liars will help you to detect the liars in your life and shatter their deception for good!
Praise for Surrounded by Liars and Thomas Erikson:
'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining' Publishers Weekly
‘A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback…Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider
‘Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny…Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work
‘Everyone can benefit from this book’ Booklist
‘Life changing’ 5-star reader review
‘Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.’ 5-star reader review
‘Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice’ 5-star reader review
‘A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others’ 5-star reader review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Surrounded by Liars?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Popular psychology
Where can I read a sample of Surrounded by Liars?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781785044762
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Surrounded by Liars?
Thomas Erikson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Surrounded by Liars is available as paperback(ISBN 9781785044762) and ebook(ISBN 9781529917130)
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