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Who's Pulling Your Strings?
by Harriet B. Braiker • 1955
Your need to be liked is their lever. The resistance tactics that make manipulation fail.
4.07
823
Who's Pulling Your Strings? Summary
Who's Pulling Your Strings? 87%
Your need to be liked is their lever. The resistance tactics that make manipulation fail.
by Harriet B. Braiker 1955
4.07
823 ratings
Dark Psychology 101
by Michael Pace • 2015
Gaslighting, love bombing, and the illusion of choice: the covert playbook of manipulation.
3.28
457
Dark Psychology 101 Summary
Dark Psychology 101 86%
Gaslighting, love bombing, and the illusion of choice: the covert playbook of manipulation.
by Michael Pace 2015
3.28
457 ratings
Emotional Blackmail
by Susan Forward • 1997
A therapist's script for breaking the cycle of emotional demands, threats, and guilty surrender.
4.09
4k+
Emotional Blackmail Summary
Emotional Blackmail 86%
A therapist's script for breaking the cycle of emotional demands, threats, and guilty surrender.
by Susan Forward 1997
4.09
4k+ ratings
People Games
by Min Liu • 2016
Guilt trips, fake logic, victim acts: ten power plays and the one deflection that stops them all.
3.57
256
People Games Summary
People Games 86%
Guilt trips, fake logic, victim acts: ten power plays and the one deflection that stops them all.
by Min Liu 2016
3.57
256 ratings
Dark Psychology and Manipulation
by William Cooper • 2020
The mental shortcuts manipulators hijack, and the simple defense that shuts down every one of them.
3.77
617
Dark Psychology and Manipulation Summary
Dark Psychology and Manipulation 86%
The mental shortcuts manipulators hijack, and the simple defense that shuts down every one of them.
by William Cooper 2020
3.77
617 ratings
Gaslighting
by Stephanie Sarkis • 2018
From love bombing to courtroom sabotage: how gaslighters operate, and how to reclaim your reality.
3.77
1k+
Gaslighting Summary
Gaslighting 86%
From love bombing to courtroom sabotage: how gaslighters operate, and how to reclaim your reality.
by Stephanie Sarkis 2018
3.77
1k+ ratings
Psicología Oscura
by Victor Sykes • 2019
Love bombing, gaslighting, the long con: how to spot covert manipulation and shield yourself.
3.40
169
Psicología Oscura Summary
Psicología Oscura 86%
Love bombing, gaslighting, the long con: how to spot covert manipulation and shield yourself.
by Victor Sykes 2019
3.40
169 ratings
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2019
They'll never apologize. Here's how to stop waiting, hold your ground, and protect your peace.
4.40
6k+
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents 86%
They'll never apologize. Here's how to stop waiting, hold your ground, and protect your peace.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2019
4.40
6k+ ratings
Emotional Manipulation Tactics
by Tess Binder • 2015
The silent tactics that erode self-worth: how to spot manipulation before the damage is done.
3.42
12
Emotional Manipulation Tactics Summary
Emotional Manipulation Tactics 86%
The silent tactics that erode self-worth: how to spot manipulation before the damage is done.
by Tess Binder 2015
3.42
12 ratings
Daughters Who Are Never Good Enough
by Abbey Strauss • 2011
When your mother charms everyone but you: the tools for setting limits and healing old wounds.
4.33
3
Daughters Who Are Never Good Enough Summary
Daughters Who Are Never Good Enough 85%
When your mother charms everyone but you: the tools for setting limits and healing old wounds.
by Abbey Strauss 2011
4.33
3 ratings
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness
by Patrick King • 2018
Counter-moves for emotional blackmail, guilt, and the daily drills that make saying no feel natural.
3.94
540
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness Summary
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness 85%
Counter-moves for emotional blackmail, guilt, and the daily drills that make saying no feel natural.
by Patrick King 2018
3.94
540 ratings
Controlling People
by Patricia Evans • 2002
Controllers need to define you because they have no real self of their own.
3.91
1k+
Controlling People Summary
Controlling People 85%
Controllers need to define you because they have no real self of their own.
by Patricia Evans 2002
3.91
1k+ ratings
The Emotional Incest Syndrome
by Patricia Love • 1990
Some parents lean on a child for emotional support. The adult damage, and the roadmap to repair.
4.20
547
The Emotional Incest Syndrome Summary
The Emotional Incest Syndrome 85%
Some parents lean on a child for emotional support. The adult damage, and the roadmap to repair.
by Patricia Love 1990
4.20
547 ratings
Manipulation and Dark Psychology
by Jonathan Mind • 2019
Four dark personalities, their covert tactics, and the mental armor that stops them cold.
3.88
83
Manipulation and Dark Psychology Summary
Manipulation and Dark Psychology 85%
Four dark personalities, their covert tactics, and the mental armor that stops them cold.
by Jonathan Mind 2019
3.88
83 ratings
Toxic People
by Tim Cantopher • 2017
Why you attract draining people, and the boundary skills that finally keep them out.
3.74
405
Toxic People Summary
Toxic People 85%
Why you attract draining people, and the boundary skills that finally keep them out.
by Tim Cantopher 2017
3.74
405 ratings
In Sheep's Clothing
by George K. Simon Jr. • 1996
Your decency is their weapon. Learn to see the hidden fight and stop losing it.
4.05
5k+
In Sheep's Clothing Summary
In Sheep's Clothing 85%
Your decency is their weapon. Learn to see the hidden fight and stop losing it.
by George K. Simon Jr. 1996
4.05
5k+ ratings
Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada
by Alba Cardalda • 2023
Stop being a yes person. A psychologist's step-by-step system for boundaries that actually hold.
3.88
3k+
Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada Summary
Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada 85%
Stop being a yes person. A psychologist's step-by-step system for boundaries that actually hold.
by Alba Cardalda 2023
3.88
3k+ ratings
How To Kill A Narcissist
by J.H. Simon • 2016
Narcissists run on your emotional reaction. Starve them by disengaging and rebuild your life.
4.19
801
How To Kill A Narcissist Summary
How To Kill A Narcissist 85%
Narcissists run on your emotional reaction. Starve them by disengaging and rebuild your life.
by J.H. Simon 2016
4.19
801 ratings
The Narcissist You Know
by Joseph Burgo • 2015
How to recognize and disarm seven types of narcissist, by understanding the shame behind them.
3.87
937
The Narcissist You Know Summary
The Narcissist You Know 85%
How to recognize and disarm seven types of narcissist, by understanding the shame behind them.
by Joseph Burgo 2015
3.87
937 ratings
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man
by Scott Wetzler • 1992
How to spot the hidden anger, stop the push-pull, and set limits that end the game.
4.02
349
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man Summary
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man 85%
How to spot the hidden anger, stop the push-pull, and set limits that end the game.
by Scott Wetzler 1992
4.02
349 ratings
Dark Psychology
by James W. Williams • 2019
The playbook manipulators count on you never reading: spot the tactics and build your defenses.
2.85
309
Dark Psychology Summary
Dark Psychology 85%
The playbook manipulators count on you never reading: spot the tactics and build your defenses.
by James W. Williams 2019
2.85
309 ratings
The Gaslight Effect
by Robin Stern • 2007
You're not losing your mind; someone is rewriting your reality. Take it back.
3.85
2k+
The Gaslight Effect Summary
The Gaslight Effect 85%
You're not losing your mind; someone is rewriting your reality. Take it back.
by Robin Stern 2007
3.85
2k+ ratings
When Love Is a Lie - How the Narcissist Partner Uses Sex, Lies & Passive-Aggressive Manipulation to Fulfill His Relationship Agenda
by Zari L. Ballard • 2013
The charm is calculated. The chaos is intentional. The only exit is to stop answering.
3.93
455
When Love Is a Lie - How the Narcissist Partner Uses Sex, Lies & Passive-Aggressive Manipulation to Fulfill His Relationship Agenda Summary
When Love Is a Lie - How the Narcissist Partner Uses Sex, Lies & Passive-Aggressive Manipulation to Fulfill His Relationship Agenda 85%
The charm is calculated. The chaos is intentional. The only exit is to stop answering.
by Zari L. Ballard 2013
3.93
455 ratings
Dark Psychology Secret
by Daniel James Hollins • 2019
The persuasion playbook predators use, and the defensive habits that make you harder to fool.
3.12
451
Dark Psychology Secret Summary
Dark Psychology Secret 85%
The persuasion playbook predators use, and the defensive habits that make you harder to fool.
by Daniel James Hollins 2019
3.12
451 ratings
Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome
by Amy J.L. Baker • 2007
Cult-like manipulation turns children against a parent; the damage follows them into adulthood.
4.44
176
Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome Summary
Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome 85%
Cult-like manipulation turns children against a parent; the damage follows them into adulthood.
by Amy J.L. Baker 2007
4.44
176 ratings
Narcissistic Lovers
by Cynthia Zayn • 2007
Worshipped, then discarded: recognize the cycle, break free, and rebuild on your own terms.
4.02
351
Narcissistic Lovers Summary
Narcissistic Lovers 85%
Worshipped, then discarded: recognize the cycle, break free, and rebuild on your own terms.
by Cynthia Zayn 2007
4.02
351 ratings
The Concise Art of Seduction
by Robert Greene • 2003
Forget charm. Seduction works best when your target doesn't even know it's happening.
3.87
2k+
The Concise Art of Seduction Summary
The Concise Art of Seduction 85%
Forget charm. Seduction works best when your target doesn't even know it's happening.
by Robert Greene 2003
3.87
2k+ ratings
Women With Controlling Partners
by Carol A Lambert MSW • 2016
Psychological abuse is brainwashing. Name it, stop self-blame, and reclaim who you are.
4.23
56
Women With Controlling Partners Summary
Women With Controlling Partners 85%
Psychological abuse is brainwashing. Name it, stop self-blame, and reclaim who you are.
by Carol A Lambert MSW 2016
4.23
56 ratings
Manipulation
by David T Abbots • 2018
Body language, emotional leverage, and psychological triggers: the manipulation toolkit.
3.27
15
Manipulation Summary
Manipulation 85%
Body language, emotional leverage, and psychological triggers: the manipulation toolkit.
by David T Abbots 2018
3.27
15 ratings
The Sociopath Next Door
by Martha Stout • 2005
One in 25 people have no conscience. The most charming are the most dangerous.
3.77
39k+
The Sociopath Next Door Summary
The Sociopath Next Door 85%
One in 25 people have no conscience. The most charming are the most dangerous.
by Martha Stout 2005
3.77
39k+ ratings
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life
by Linda Martinez-Lewi • 2008
Narcissists run the same playbook on everyone. Learn their moves before they run them on you.
3.71
278
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life Summary
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life 85%
Narcissists run the same playbook on everyone. Learn their moves before they run them on you.
by Linda Martinez-Lewi 2008
3.71
278 ratings
The House of My Mother
by Shari Franke • 2025
Millions watched her family online. No one saw what her mother did when the camera stopped.
4.27
216k+
The House of My Mother Summary
The House of My Mother 85%
Millions watched her family online. No one saw what her mother did when the camera stopped.
by Shari Franke 2025
4.27
216k+ ratings
Dark Psychology and Manipulation
by Margaret Morrison • 2022
Spot the manipulators before they spot you, and turn their own tactics against them.
3.41
177
Dark Psychology and Manipulation Summary
Dark Psychology and Manipulation 85%
Spot the manipulators before they spot you, and turn their own tactics against them.
by Margaret Morrison 2022
3.41
177 ratings
The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People
by Shahida Arabi • 2020
Highly sensitive people attract manipulators. Spot the tactics, break the chemistry, stay free.
3.85
4k+
The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People Summary
The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People 85%
Highly sensitive people attract manipulators. Spot the tactics, break the chemistry, stay free.
by Shahida Arabi 2020
3.85
4k+ ratings
The Kremlin School of Negotiation
by Igor Ryzov • 2019
A Russian negotiator's playbook: five moves to control any negotiation and get what you want.
3.91
580
The Kremlin School of Negotiation Summary
The Kremlin School of Negotiation 85%
A Russian negotiator's playbook: five moves to control any negotiation and get what you want.
by Igor Ryzov 2019
3.91
580 ratings
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2023
Practical strategies to disentangle from emotionally immature family and finally put yourself first.
4.49
2k+
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People Summary
Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People 85%
Practical strategies to disentangle from emotionally immature family and finally put yourself first.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2023
4.49
2k+ ratings
Invisible Chains
by Lisa Aronson Fontes • 2015
It feels like devotion but isolates, monitors, and threatens: the exit strategy you need.
4.18
128
Invisible Chains Summary
Invisible Chains 85%
It feels like devotion but isolates, monitors, and threatens: the exit strategy you need.
by Lisa Aronson Fontes 2015
4.18
128 ratings
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook
by Amy Marlow-MaCoy • 2020
Stop questioning your sanity and start questioning the abuse: a workbook to reclaim your reality.
4.23
156
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook Summary
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook 85%
Stop questioning your sanity and start questioning the abuse: a workbook to reclaim your reality.
by Amy Marlow-MaCoy 2020
4.23
156 ratings
The Narcissist’s Hall of Mirrors
by Richard Banks • 2023
Spot the manipulation tactics, exit the narcissist's cycle, and reclaim the confidence they broke.
5.00
1
The Narcissist’s Hall of Mirrors Summary
The Narcissist’s Hall of Mirrors 85%
Spot the manipulation tactics, exit the narcissist's cycle, and reclaim the confidence they broke.
by Richard Banks 2023
5.00
1 ratings
Gaslighting
by J.B. Snow • 2016
How a narcissist bends your reality, and the practical defenses that actually work.
3.91
75
Gaslighting Summary
Gaslighting 85%
How a narcissist bends your reality, and the practical defenses that actually work.
by J.B. Snow 2016
3.91
75 ratings
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2021
Your parents never modeled emotional maturity. Learn the self-care you missed.
3.78
4k+
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents 85%
Your parents never modeled emotional maturity. Learn the self-care you missed.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2021
3.78
4k+ ratings
The Manipulative Man
by Dorothy Mccoy • 2006
Classify the manipulator, spot his red flags, and enforce the boundaries that end the cycle.
3.89
188
The Manipulative Man Summary
The Manipulative Man 85%
Classify the manipulator, spot his red flags, and enforce the boundaries that end the cycle.
by Dorothy Mccoy 2006
3.89
188 ratings
Ho Tactics
by G.L. Lambert • 2014
Most women auction their attention for dinner and Netflix. Here is the counteroffer.
3.92
816
Ho Tactics Summary
Ho Tactics 85%
Most women auction their attention for dinner and Netflix. Here is the counteroffer.
by G.L. Lambert 2014
3.92
816 ratings
Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life
by David Hawkins • 2007
Five toxic personalities that distort your reality, and the boundary system for reclaiming it.
4.08
227
Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life Summary
Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life 85%
Five toxic personalities that distort your reality, and the boundary system for reclaiming it.
by David Hawkins 2007
4.08
227 ratings
Women Who Love Psychopaths
by Sandra L. Brown • 2008
The brain chemistry that keeps capable women tethered to conscienceless men, and the path out.
4.20
386
Women Who Love Psychopaths Summary
Women Who Love Psychopaths 85%
The brain chemistry that keeps capable women tethered to conscienceless men, and the path out.
by Sandra L. Brown 2008
4.20
386 ratings
Manipulation
by Beatrice Shorts • 2019
Read body language like a profiler, counter gaslighting, and ethically master six influence levers.
2.50
4
Manipulation Summary
Manipulation 85%
Read body language like a profiler, counter gaslighting, and ethically master six influence levers.
by Beatrice Shorts 2019
2.50
4 ratings
Dark Psychology and Manipulation
by Brandon Goleman • 2019
Manipulators bank on you not knowing their playbook. This is the playbook.
3.43
116
Dark Psychology and Manipulation Summary
Dark Psychology and Manipulation 85%
Manipulators bank on you not knowing their playbook. This is the playbook.
by Brandon Goleman 2019
3.43
116 ratings
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents
by Lindsay C. Gibson • 2019
Why you mistake emotional unavailability for chemistry, and the exact skills that break the cycle.
4.49
83
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents Summary
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents 85%
Why you mistake emotional unavailability for chemistry, and the exact skills that break the cycle.
by Lindsay C. Gibson 2019
4.49
83 ratings
Running on Empty No More
by Jonice Webb • 2017
The unseen gap from childhood wrecking your relationships, and the specific skills to repair them.
4.21
1k+
Running on Empty No More Summary
Running on Empty No More 85%
The unseen gap from childhood wrecking your relationships, and the specific skills to repair them.
by Jonice Webb 2017
4.21
1k+ ratings
True to You
by Kathleen Smith • 2024
Most people pleasing is just borrowed identity. A therapist's path to a self that holds steady.
4.21
344
True to You Summary
True to You 85%
Most people pleasing is just borrowed identity. A therapist's path to a self that holds steady.
by Kathleen Smith 2024
4.21
344 ratings
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