Product Details
- Author: Michelle Dresbold
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- Binding: Hardcover
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- Dewey Decimal Number: 155.282
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- EAN: 9780743288095
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- ISBN: 0743288092
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- Label: Free Press
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- Manufacturer: Free Press
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- Number of Items: 1
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- Number of Pages: 304
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- Product Group: Book
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- Publication Date: 2006-12-12
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- Publisher: Free Press
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- Studio: Free Press
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- Title: Sex, Lies, and Handwriting: A Top Expert Reveals the Secrets Hidden in Your Handwriting
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Product Description: Have you ever looked at someone and thought: He looks honest.She seems friendly. He doesn't look like a serial killer. Are you always right? Looks can be deceiving, but handwriting never lies. Handwriting profiling is an amazingly accurate tool for assessing how people think, feel, and act. In fact, handwriting profiling is so accurate that the FBI, the CIA, and the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad use it to build detailed psychological profiles of some of the world's most dangerous individuals. And thousands of major corporations use handwriting profiling to help them make the right hiring decisions. Handwriting expert Michelle Dresbold -- the only civilian to be invited to the United States Secret Service's Advanced Document Examination training program -- draws on her extensive experience helping law enforcement agencies around the country on cases involving kidnapping, arson, forgery, murder, embezzlement, and stalking to take us inside the mysterious world of crossed t's and dotted i's. In Sex, Lies, and Handwriting, Dresbold explains how a single sentence can provide insight into a person's background, psychology, and behavior. Throughout the book, Dresbold explores the handwriting of sly politicians, convicted criminals, notorious killers, suspected cheats, and ordinary people who've written to Dresbold's "The Handwriting Doctor" column for help. She shows you how to identify the signs of a dirty rotten scoundrel and a lying, cheating, backstabbing lover. And she introduces you to some of the most dangerous traits in handwriting, including weapon-shaped letters, "shark's teeth," "club strokes," and "felon's claws." (When you see these traits in someone's script, she says, "it's time to stop reading and start running!") Dresbold also explains how criminals are tracked through handwritten clues and what spouses, friends, or employees might be hiding in their script. Finally, Dresbold re-examines the handwriting evidence in several notorious unsolved cases. She uncovers fascinating clues that reveal the secret side of Lizzie Borden, acquitted of the ax murder of her parents in 1893's "trial of the century." Dresbold also reveals astonishing details about the author of the JonBenÉt Ramsey ransom note, and she presents startling new evidence that exposes the real Jack the Ripper (contrary to popular theories, he wasn't a prince or a painter after all). Sex, Lies, and Handwriting will have you paying a bit more attention to your -- and everyone else's -- penmanship.
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Customer Reviews
Your Brain--and Everyone Else's--on the Page
I got three key points from this book: 1) Your handwriting is a product of your brain and neurology. 2) Handwriting analysis is far from a superficial party game--it provides the opportunity for deep insight into the mind. 3) Handwriting analysis could be a very useful tool in everyday life.
This book made me feel like I'd been through an intermediate-level tutorial. If you just want to enjoy the topic, one reading is good. If you want to apply some of these concepts--it's worth a second time.
The writing style is both entertaining and informative. I couldn't put it down.
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Mesmerizing!
I've been studying handwriting analysis since the early 70's, and I've never come across a book that was as entertaining, informative, addictive, and fascinating as this one! It took me just two weeks to go from cover to cover and I know I was able to absorb most of it, purely because of the way it was written. I was looking for a way to get to the "next level" of analysis, and I believe this book is my bridge. I'll rate it 4.5. If you haven't read it yet, buy it today. You won't be sorry.
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Sex, Lies and More Lies
Loved this book! This highly entertaining and instructive book reveals what ones handwriting style reveals about ourselves and others. As an Engineer, normally I'm skeptical about subjects like this, but Michelle Dresbold won me over. Now, I can't stop looking at the handwriting of everyone I meet. In addition to being entertaining, handwriting analysis has the potential to be an important business tool, with potential use in areas such contract negotiations and background screening of potential employees. Dresbold presents this subject in an easily understandable, fun and practical way. Highly recommended.
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Sex, Lies & Handwriting
Excellent book, easy to read and very interesting. I had no idea handwriting revealed so much! I think everyone should read this book! I have bought copies from my family and friends, perfect gift! My brother met the author and her analysis of him was right on, perfect. I give it 10 stars. Nancy in Massachhusetts
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Reads like a "who done it!"
Enjoyed reading this book as if reading a novel. The information is presented in a clear, fascinating manner. Really couldn't put it down. I'll never look at someone's signature the same.
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