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People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil

M. Scott Peck
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People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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M. Scott Peck

People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

1980s

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Mental Illness
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil by M. Scott Peck explores human evil through case studies, analyzing destructive behavior and its impact on individuals and society. The book offers insights into psychological factors driving such actions and proposes therapeutic approaches for healing and transformation. Peck emphasizes the complexity of evil, urging for compassion and understanding in treatment.

Informative

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

11,036 ratings

75%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil by M. Scott Peck receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers praise its insightful analysis of human malevolence and psychological depth. However, some criticize its religious overtones and lack of scientific rigor. Peck’s blend of psychiatry and spirituality is both engaging and contentious.

Who should read this

Who Should Read People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil?

Readers interested in People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil are often drawn to psychological and spiritual explorations of human nature and evil. Fans of Carl Jung's work or titles like The Road Less Traveled by Peck or Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl may find this book engaging.

4.3

11,036 ratings

75%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

1980s

Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Mental Illness
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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