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How to Change Anybody: Proven Techniques to Reshape Anyone's Attitude, Behavior, Feelings, or Beliefs
by David J. Lieberman
from St. Martin's Griffin
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 
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Excellent... 
This book was excellent... You really can't change everyone, but this author does provide excellent guidance in helping difficult people who are their own worst enemies. But don't think you can change or save everyone you may try with- you can't. A great read nonetheless, especially on influence and persuasion.
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Don't waste your money 
What a bunch of cr%$. This is the stupidest "self help" book I've ever seen. Yes, I did read it all. It was shallow and egotistical. Example - under how to get someone to stop nagging, it says that the only reason someone nags someone else is to get attention. Nope. I nag my kids to pick up behind themselves because I want them to pick up behind themselves. This book tells you, supposedly, how to change other people to suit you. He doesn't explain what to do when someone tries to change you and you don't... more info
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overtitled but insightful 
Lieberman's basic assumption is that most people want to be liked, want to be reasonable, and want to act in such a way as to increase the chances of getting what they ultimately want. If you can hack into their motivations, you can tap that energy, and through subtly addressing these drives and motivations you can engineer win/win attitude and behavioral shifts. Sometimes this might even be the case.
The book is broken down into four general sections, encompassing 29 more specific chapters. The... more info
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super book!! One of the best self help books I have ever purchased!
I have used a number of techniques from this book in my personal and professional life with GREAT sucess. Can't wait for the next book!
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