Why am I passionate about this?
Crime and espionage are a lifelong fascination for me. I used to think my dad was a spy when I was young because he didnât talk about work. Turned out he didnât think Iâd be interested in his day as a Quantity Surveyor, my Grandad was a LEO so talking about work wasnât really a thing. Or they were both spies. Over the years I have made some good friends in the espionage community and various policing agencies and theyâre kind enough to share their expertise with me. Iâm a big fan of fast-moving stories with intricate plots and action and hopefully they'll draw you in as well. I hope you enjoy the books.
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Why did Cat love this book?
This book is a quick reference to body language whereas What Every Body Is Saying is a much longer more detailed look at body language. I use both when Iâm writing.
I keep this book handy because if I use it often. I use it to add authenticity to scenes like an interrogation or I want a character to appear slightly nervous or maybe as if they want out of the conversation, then The Dictionary Of Body Language is a fantastic resource.
Itâs also fun if you use it in conjunction with observing people. Just take yourself somewhere there are a lot of people and watch. Itâs amazing what youâll see. And yes, I love doing that. Itâs a form of research for characters. Because Iâve read this book a lot, I can usually pick fairly quickly what is going on, and then I can always check later.
1 author picked The Dictionary of Body Language as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
âThe ultimate body language reference. Iâll be both referring to and recommending this book on a daily basis for many years to come.â âAmy Cuddy
From the worldâs #1 body language expert* comes the essential book for decoding human behavior.
Joe Navarro has spent a lifetime observing others. For 25 years, as a Special Agent for the FBI, he conducted and supervised interrogations of spies and other dangerous criminals, honing his mastery of nonverbal communication. After retiring from the bureau, he has become a sought-after public speaker and consultant, and an internationally bestselling author. Now, a decade after his groundbreakingâŚ