Games People Play (the Psychology Of Human Relationships)

By (author) Berne Eric
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We all play games. The nature of these games depends on both the situation and on who we meet. This book is about the games we play: those patterns of behaviour that reveal hidden feelings and emotions. It shows the underlying motivations behind our relationships and gives you the keys to unlock the psychology of others - and yourself.
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''If you''re going to read one psychology book in your lifetime it should be this one'' - Amazon review

''A brilliant, amusing and clear catalogue of the psychological theatricals that human beings play over and over again'' Kurt Vonnegut, author of Cat''s Cradle and Slaughterhouse Five

THE BESTSELLING CLASSIC ON HOW TO HARNESS THE RULES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WORK, RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE

Fed up of feeling controlled at work?

Feel trapped in a toxic relationship but don''t know how to escape?

Always feel like you lose the argument even if you know deep down you''re right?

Widely recognised as the most original and influential psychology book of our time, Games People Play has helped millions of people better understand human basic social interactions and relationships.

We play games all the time: relationship games; power games with our bosses and competitive games with our friends. In this book, Berne reveals the secret ploys and manoeuvres that rule our lives and how to combat them.

Giving you the keys to unlock the psychology of others and yourself, this classic, entertaining and life-changing book will open up the door to honest communication and teach you how to get the most out of life.

''An extraordinary set of ideas that are still useful in our world today'' - Amazon review

Biographical note

Eric Berne was a prominent psychiatrist and bestselling author.After inventing his groundbreaking Transactional Analysis, he continued to develop and apply this new methodology leading him to publish Games People Play. This became a runaway success and Berne leaves a remarkable legacy of over 30 other books and articles, as well as the founding of the International Transactional Analysis Association.

Dr Berne''s other works include Principles of Group Treatment, A Layman''s Guide to Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis'', and What Do You Say After You Say Hello? He died in 1970.

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Games People Play gives you the keys to unlock the minds of others - and yourself. You''ll become more honest, more effective and a true team player.