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| The 48 Laws of Power | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Greene
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (508 reviews)
Sales Rank: 365
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 452
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 0140280197
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.3
EAN: 9780140280197
ASIN: 0140280197
Publication Date: September 1, 2000
Release Date: September 5, 2000
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 An Idiots guide to learning power July 6, 2008
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
this book is absolutely ridiculous, it was written for the idiot's notion of what they believe power is, and just affirms what the dim witted already suspect; "Use a person until they are no longer valuable to you......" AH HA! says the ignoramus who has just been convinced of the vercity of this childrens book.
 48 Laws of Power July 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Decent book but all the laws aint the greatest. Follow this book and you can get killed.
 Is this really the answer? June 25, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Many people have found books like these, essentially "how to manipulate people," to be useful in achieving certain goals. However, in my experiences, people that succeed through these techniques almost always seem to grow a void within themselves. One might be able to convince others to the point of submission, but are they really happy? Books like these do not offer advice on life balance and personal relationships. Do people really like you? What do others really think of you and your ideas?
Another point to think about, to take from Stephen Covey: How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office? Even Maslow at the end of his life put the happiness and fulfillment and contributions of his posterity (self-transcendence) at the top of his famous "hierarchy." What kind of overall life balance will manipulation techniques bring you?
Take into consideration another alternative: Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This book gives ideas on how to look at the world and yourself, and gives basis for a lifelong challenge in personal change. Practicing these habits can give you the "manipulation" you want through building genuine relationships all while being able to sleep at night knowing that you have real friends, self worth, and above all, a positive life balance.
My new Bible June 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I can't say enough about this book. While most of my contemporaries refuse to read it, saying it seems to be full of common sense rather than anything enlightening, I must respectfully disagree. For those who reviewed this book looking for the "use this tactic 100% of the time" approach of course they were let down. Anyone who thinks one thing will work 100% of the time is fooling themselves anyway. For more realistic readers the book will deliver. I can legitamately see using this book in every aspect of life, from playing a game of Risk to talking to my friends. The laws are explained and listed, then Mr. Greene goes into a little more detail by giving us examples of people throughout history who have observed the law, and people who have transgressed it. A reader who is honest with himself will quickly find his own flaws, perhaps in saying too much or outshining his superiors, and will be able to adapt accordingly to attain new heights of power. It is true that some laws seem too far removed from day to day use, but that is only true for about 5 of the laws. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to turn their life around. This book has transformed me for the better, and I will keep this book beside me at all time as a reference guide to live a better life.
 Attention Manipulators!! June 17, 2008
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I cringe. Is there really a craze behind this deceptively inspirational book? People, people, people - WAKE UP!! This book clearly needs to be titled "The Art of Manipulation" or maybe "How to Be a Robot" oh, I got it, "No, I will NOT Work Hard, Treat Others Right, or Be Honest!" The author did this one thing - dusted off the dictionary to teach those on the quest for power (I'll get into that in a second) how to be lazy, mindless manipulators who operate without any integrity. This book;s "laws" (ha! Is that what they are supposed to be?) contradict themselves. If in fact this is how corporate America's finest have achived their "success", then NO WONDER we have infamous cases like Enron, etc. Surely, people who live by these idiotic statements of immorality, oops, I mean "laws" will reap what they sow. THIS is what our society offers us and we gobble it up like it was the hidden golden treasure. What??!! This book covers itself up to be promoted toward the power-seeker, THEN when you get inside, it slowly and cunningly advises you how to be an easy-street-seeker.
Power-hungry folks are no different than someone with a Napolean complex. Trying to compensate for who you really aren't. BUT there's Hope!!
Work hard. Treat people fairly. Live an honest life. Then, people will SEE your example, respect you and others will want to "pour out blessings unto your bosom"!! Even if they don't you can sleep at night. Be on guard for people trying to set you up for a life that will most certainly backfire. You deserve so much more than that. God bless YOU!
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