It is one thing to deceive others, but quite another to deceive oneself. In what ways can we do that? Whether we are repressing the truth, adapting ourselves to a new reality, or making up lies that agree with our hopes and inner realities, deceiving ourselves has serious consequences.

An unexamined life is not worth living, said Socrates. Indeed, knowing how we deceive and hide ourselves would be very useful. Combining ancient wisdom with psychological principles, this book explores what it means to know oneself. Each of us knows that that we lie. But knowing how and why we don't tell the truth empowers us to change our future trajectory.

Very insightful and memorable. Pretty good book


Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the eARC copy

I'm not sure how to characterize this. It's the author's slightly clinical but very readable take on a lot of human emotions, our "opinions", and more -- the ego, essentially. It does not attempt or claim to provide solutions, It's not self help. But it may help bring new perspective for some about their ego. I've been hyper self-aware at times, so there weren't any aha's for me. But I bet it's opened a lot of reader's minds to some degree either for themselves or how/why others behave. This might be best for those that want to be challenged about their behavior or feelings or just want to potentially know themselves a little more -- none of that is guaranteed of course.

I really appreciate the copy for review!!