Liar In Your Life, The

In The Liar in Your Life, psychology professor Robert Feldman, one of the world's leading authorities on deception, draws on his knowledge to give insights into how and why we lie, how our culture has become increasingly tolerant of deception, the costs involved, and what to do about it. His work includes examination of marital infidelity, white lies, career resumé lies, and how children are taught to lie. He reveals that it is nearly impossible to spot a liar and presents evidence that lying is common even in initial meetings. Feldman explores ways to cope with betrayal and mistrust, and discusses how we often lie to ourselves. This truthful book is for anyone touched by deception.