Surrounded by Liars by Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by Liars by Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by Liars: How to Stop Half-Truths, Deception, and Gaslighting from Ruining Your Life is the newest book in the Surrounded by Idiots series by bestselling author Thomas Erikson. The author shows readers how to identify and deal with the liars in their life using proven behavioral science methods. The intent is for readers to discern the truth from personal encounters with people and the news media so that they can protect themselves from deception and insincerity, leading to a calmer life.
The majority of the book was common knowledge to most readers, although it was presented in an interesting, easy to understand way. The author explained why not being 100% truthful (lying in various forms) is necessary in everyday life, both personal and professional. He reveals who is most likely to lie, and which situations generate the most deception.

The discussions of his other books in the Surrounded by Idiots series were excessive, but the last part of his book was the most interesting and the new-to-me information.

Readers who enjoy the work of Malcolm Gladwell and the Freakonomics guys will enjoy Surrounded by Liars.