The funny and practical guide on how to handle life's manipulators and avoid being exploited by
them from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots . Some people are
exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their
charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want. The bad news
is that you can't really escape them. But here comes the good news: you can beat them at their
own game. In his inspiring - and at times funny - guide bestselling behavioural expert
Thomas Erikson explains how manipulative people exploit our weaknesses and personality traits -
and how to protect yourself. Using his famous four-colour model Erikson shows you how to:
Identify the signs of manipulation early Set healthy boundaries and stand your ground Stay
calm and confident in toxic situations Reclaim your emotional energy and peace of mind
Insightful entertaining and empowering Surrounded by Psychopaths will give you everything you
need to handle life's most skilled manipulators identify the psychopaths in your life and
free yourself from their control. Praise for Surrounded by Psychopaths and Thomas Erikson:
' Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based
discussions accessible and entertaining ' Publishers Weekly 'A good resource for
understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback... Everyone should
read [it] Business Insider ' Equal parts logical emotionally astute and gut-wrenchingly
funny...Buy it! ' Jim McPartlin author of The Enneagram at Work ' Everyone can benefit from
this book ' Booklist ' Life changing ' 5-star reader review 'Has enabled better
communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review ' Clear
insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice ' 5-star reader review ' A
must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review
