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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

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

Setting

2008

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.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

45,117 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

45,117 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2008

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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