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304 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151010981
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: 07 May 2007
This book is ideal for readers curious about unraveling the hidden psychological mechanisms behind everyday denial and self-justification, offering a mirror to understand their own and others' stubborn refusal to admit fault.
Description
Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they screw up? Why the endless marital quarrels over who is right? Why can we see hypocrisy in others but not in ourselves? Are we al...
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informative: 98%
reflective: 75%
challenging: 44%
inspiring: 14%
funny: 7%
emotional: 3%
hopeful: 2%
sad: 2%
adventurous: 1%
dark: 1%
relaxing: 1%
tense: 1%
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Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, GenocideModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, IncestMinor
Racism, Xenophobia, Mass/school shootings304 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151010981
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: 07 May 2007
This book is ideal for readers curious about unraveling the hidden psychological mechanisms behind everyday denial and self-justification, offering a mirror to understand their own and others' stubborn refusal to admit fault.
Description
Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they screw up? Why the endless marital quarrels over who is right? Why can we see hypocrisy in others but not in ourselves? Are we al...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 98%
reflective: 75%
challenging: 44%
inspiring: 14%
funny: 7%
emotional: 3%
hopeful: 2%
sad: 2%
adventurous: 1%
dark: 1%
relaxing: 1%
tense: 1%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, GenocideModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, IncestMinor
Racism, Xenophobia, Mass/school shootings