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“The ultimate body language reference. I’ll be both referring to and recommending this book on a daily basis for many years to come.” —Amy Cuddy
From the world’s #1 body language expert* comes the essential book for decoding human behavior.
Joe Navarro has spent a lifetime observing others. For 25…
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1 author picked The Dictionary of Body Language as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
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 I’m 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.
It’s also fun if you use it in conjunction with observing people. Just take yourself somewhere there are…
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