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What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People

Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins
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What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People

Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins

What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages
250
Format
Book • Nonfiction
Genre
Self-Improvement•Education•Psychology
Setting
2008
Theme
Language•Community
Topic
Business & Economics•Education•Psychology
Publication Year
2008
Audience
Adult
Recommended Reading Age
18+ years
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What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro and Marvin Karlins teaches readers practical applications of non-verbal communication, emphasizing observation and interpretation of body language to understand others' thoughts and emotions. It draws on Navarro's FBI experience to highlight subconscious cues and provides techniques to enhance interpersonal understanding and communication.

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4.2

46,368 ratings

75%Loved it
19%Mixed feelings
6%Not a fan
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Joe Navarro and Marvin Karlins' What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People offers practical insights into nonverbal communication, blending professional anecdotes with actionable tips. Readers praise its accessible, engaging style and practical value but note occasional repetitiveness and limited scientific rigor. Ideal for new learners in body language.
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Who Should Read What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People?

Readers who enjoyed Blink by Malcolm Gladwell or The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease will appreciate What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People for its insights into nonverbal communication and its practical applications in understanding human behavior.
4.2

46,368 ratings

75%Loved it
19%Mixed feelings
6%Not a fan
Book Details
Pages
250
Format
Book • Nonfiction
Genre
Self-Improvement•Education•Psychology
Setting
2008
Theme
Language•Community
Topic
Business & Economics•Education•Psychology
Publication Year
2008
Audience
Adult
Recommended Reading Age
18+ years
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