As someone who very much enjoys reading books on psychology and the mind's impact on our actions, I was instantly drawn to reading this book. This decision was further compounded by the fact that I'm a self-proclaimed Japanophile and Mind Manipulation: Ancient & Modern Ninja Techniques is based on a type of psychological warfare ostensibly first employed by Ninja in medieval Japan and honed over the centuries to where it is now used in nearly all aspects of life the world over without us really recognising it. Being able to alter the way a person thinks or perceives something is a powerful and hugely beneficial tool that can be used in a variety of ways in a cornucopia of settings and can be utilised for the good of humanity or the exact opposite. This is a fun, entertaining romp which is the perfect guide for a beginner looking to read about how the brain works and to helps you to recognise if and how you're being manipulated by any entity from a supermarket to your significant other and how to evade it.

Written in a casual conversational style this is accessible for all readers no matter if they have prior knowledge of psychology or know literally zilch about it. It's one of those nonfiction books that it's easy to race through as the tidbits of information are interesting and you want to know more. The author Dr Haha Lung is an enigmatic and mysterious figure so who knows what he has a doctorate in and whether it pertains to anything contained within these pages. No one seems to know anything about him. Some of the information included seems a little on the barmy side but it was absolutely fascinating, although I took it with a pinch of salt given how little is known about the presumed pseudonymous writer. There is also a lot of instances in which Lung really just points out what's actually common sense. Evidence is provided to back up the information in the form of examples which helps you to understand the concept when it's actually applied to a real-life setting rather than just simply describing it and how it works. A compelling and captivating read not to be taken too seriously. Many thanks to Citadel for an ARC.

This is a very interesting book. I've read books about Propaganda, Ed Bernays, and Ten Rules of Propaganda, and this gives a very interesting take on "mind' control. It's a fascinating book, as it concentrates on medieval Japan tactics. Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.