Download PDF The Dictionary of Body Language A Field Guide to Human Behavior Joe Navarro 9780062846877 Books

Product details Paperback 208 pages Publisher William Morrow Paperbacks (August 21, 2018) Language English ISBN-10 0062846876

The Dictionary of Body Language A Field Guide to Human Behavior Joe Navarro 9780062846877 Books Reviews

• I loved Navarro's "What Everybody Is Saying" and I was eagerly anticipating The Dictionary of Body Language. The good and bad news is that it delivers as promised. It is bite-sized and still comprehensive in documenting the myriad aspects of body language and their possible interpretations. The disappointment, for me at least, is that there was no story-telling. The book is as dry as a standard reference manual, useful without being particularly interesting. I highlighted some pieces that I can see using ongoing, but I was just a little disappointed in the book relative to my own expectations.
• All of Joe Navarro's books are EXCELLENT and this is no exception. I've been keeping my eye out for it and I'm so excited it's finally out! The book is broken down by body part (Head, forehead, eyebrows, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc.) and then it further breaks it down on each category to illustrate what each gesture, etc. means. I highly recommend all of Mr. Navarro's books! He is a true expert in his field and he is very adept at explaining these concepts to the average person. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!
• I've been studying nonverbal behavior for many years, and have learned most of what I know from Joe Navarro and his wonderful books! This is the 6th book I've read by Joe, and what I like is that it is the first book that's a true Dictionary of Nonverbals I've come across. There are some online body language dictionaries, but in my experience, those are hard to navigate when looking for a specific signal. This is the perfect size to put in a briefcase or purse (see photo) so you can easily carry it with you when you travel or are going to a meeting and want to prep beforehand on nonverbal signals to look for... The book is well-organized, so you can find specific nonverbals easily. Like a word dictionary, it's a comprehensive listing of short explanations of a huge range of nonverbals. If you want stories to go with the nonverbals, you should also buy Joe's "What Every Body Is Saying" and "3 Minutes To Doomsday." As you can see by the photo, I carry this new book with me - highly recommend!
• Echoing other reviewers, the author missed an opportunity for effectiveness by omitting pictures.
  
  The biggest disappointment is that the content doesn't match the "written-by-retired-FBI-agent-with-decades-of-experience" preface. Going through the book, it seemed like it was written for people who are severely lacking the ability to read body cues (defining hugging and its significance, for example) although there is interesting discussion of less obvious corporal gestures meagerly scattered throughout.
  
  Most of the mentioned body language has an ambiguous meaning or is a means of coping with stress; that is to say, the book was wholly inconclusive and repetitive.
  
  It is definitely an easy read given the content, length, and lack of pretentious language. I would not recommend, however, if you are looking for a in-depth study of human behavior and deception detection.
• Mr. Navarro is the foremost expert in non-verbal behavior. I have read most of his books on the subject and this book is the quintessential non-verbal reference guide utilizing his years of study on this subject. I would highly recommend this book for anyone serious about studying non-verbal behavior. There are many authors out there that claim to understand non-verbal behavior but only Joe Navarro, in my opinion, has truly provided scientific substantiation to his observations.
  I would like to add that I believe reading his book “What Every BODY is Saying” first will provide a better understanding as to the contents of this book. Mr. Navarro is an excellent teacher of non-verbal behavior and I believe this provides another excellent example of his expertise on the matter.
  I would also recommend those interested in nonverbal behavior check out Mr. Navarro's website which, to me, has been an unbelievable resource for non-verbal behavior studies.
• Half-way through it, exceptionally documented and insightful.
  
  If you only buy one book this Summer, this is it.
  
  Another read to enjoy with some practical situational awareness scenarios is The Book of The Underdog
• This is a fascinating book! I stumbled across the author’s Facebook page which is where I learned about the book. On his FB page he analyzes body language associated with current events. I would have given this 5 stars but for the fact that I would have liked photos.
• Wow. Best book on body language I’ve come across ever. I wish there was 6 stars. This book is heads and shoulders above anything else.