This explanation of how our brains protect us from embarrassment was really interesting and enlightening. I saw myself in many examples and types of self justification.

The very end talks about what a mess Trump's presidency is and why all of his followers seemed to be OK with the lies and deceit and moral bankruptcy, and it while it was wildly validating for me, I wondered what my self justifying beliefs are around that particular issue. So I suppose the book did a great job of helping me think twice when something seems simple and straightforward and easy to judge.

A really excellent book that explains how cognitive dissonance, and our subconscious drive to resolve it, underpins some of our most pathological behaviors. Highly recommended to anyone who wonders how good people can behave badly.

Some thought-provoking points, but presents a really warped, oversimplistic view of issues in the mental health system, particularly the chasm between researchers and practitioners.

Fantastic. Thorough, surprising, and occasionally horrifying. Everyone should read it.

Oof. I read this book at the recommendation of my therapist. She warned me it would be tough and was it ever. But I also think that it’s something most folks should challenge themselves to read.

This was a very interesting and informative book! I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning about how our thought processes work when we have a made a bad decision or a mistake.