Praise
for The Laws of Human Nature: "The writing is engaging and the ideas
are fascinating... we could all use the insights Greene provides.... a
hopeful book that advocates freedom and creativity." -- Quartz "The
lessons have profound implications. There's a chapter on reading body
language that is absolutely profound; each "law" has stunningly vivid
descriptions of an historical figure." -- Inc. "The Laws of Human Nature
provides some first-rate comprehensive and in-depth information about
how to deal with our fellow human beings effectively. Greene's intense
curiosity about the inner workings of humanity is contagious, as he
invites us to join him as fellow sleuths on his investigation of why
people, including ourselves, do what we do. He rightly (and frequently)
reminds us that in order to understand others, we must first and
foremost understand what makes ourselves tick." -- New York Journal of
Books "In this detailed and expansive guide, Greene ( Mastery ) seeks to
... transform the reader into a 'calmer and more strategic observer,'
immune to 'emotional drama.' Those are lofty promises, but even skeptics
will become believers after diving into Greene's well-organized text.
Overcoming the "law of irrationality," for instance, leads to the
ability to "open your mind to what is really happening, as opposed to
what you are feeling." Greene's thoughtful examination of self and
society will, for the committed reader, deliver a refreshing and
revitalizing perspective." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Robert
Greene: "Greene's specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of
historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them
tips on how to manipulate people and situations--a cutthroat worldview
that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership
of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives." -- The New York
Times "Compelling." --Forbes "Illuminating." --The Guardian Praise for
The 48 Laws of Power: "Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had
better watch his back. Greene . . . has put together a checklist of
ambitious behavior. Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir
a little corner-office lust." --New York magazine "Beguiling . . .
literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want
to be on top." --People "An heir to Machiavelli's Prince . . . gentler
souls will find this book frightening, those whose moral compass is
oriented solely to power will have a perfect vade mecum." --Publishers
Weekly "Satisfyingly dense and . . . literary, with fantastic examples
of genius power-game players. It's The Rules meets In Pursuit of Wow!
with a degree in comparative literature." --Allure