Surrounded by Psychopaths: or, How to Stop Being Exploited by Others - Surrounded by

The funny and practical guide on how to handle lifes manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.

Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want.

The bad news is that you cant really escape them. But here comes the good news: you can beat them at their own game.

In his inspiring and, at times, funny guide, bestselling behavioural expert Thomas Erikson explains how manipulative people exploit our weaknesses and personality traits - and how to protect yourself. Using his famous four-colour model, Erikson shows you how to:

Identify the signs of manipulation early

Insightful, entertaining and empowering, Surrounded by Psychopaths will give you everything you need to handle lifes most skilled manipulators, identify the psychopaths in your life, and free yourself from their control.

Praise for Surrounded by Psychopaths and Thomas Erikson:

'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining' Publishers Weekly

A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedbackEveryone should read [it]Business Insider

Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funnyBuy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work

Everyone can benefit from this book Booklist

Life changing 5-star reader review

Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family. 5-star reader review

Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice 5-star reader review

A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others 5-star reader review