Human Behaviour: A Fascinating Look at Emotions, Superstitions and Body Language

I have been a fan of this author's work since his Michael Jackson book and have eagerly been awaiting a new book. This did not disappoint. However, before I purchased, I did have my reservations as I didn't see how superstitions had anything to do with emotional behaviour but as I have now reached the end, I am incredibly surprised at how superstitious beliefs have infiltrated every aspect of life, especially in sport stars. My husband is very superstitious and this guide helped me to understand where the origins of walking under a ladder, new shoes on the table and saluting a magpie come from (I was very surprised at the origins!).The body language section is well thought out and is full of practical information that you can actually use (a lot of other body language book are filled with confusing 'jargon'). Craig references much of the leading scientific research in the field (Morris, Eckman, Navarro) to back up his assertions. I have read many books on psychology, counselling, transactional analysis and body language; however his style of writing makes it very easy to learn and apply the information he delivers which is helps no end. He also adds two very funny stories about his experiences of skydiving and doing a hot air balloon ride, both of which made me laugh out loud. This was a very interesting and unique Kindle book and unlike anything I have read before.

This book is written in an easy to read personal style, unlike many factual works that can be dry and heavy going. It has many personal examples to illustrate the theory and the author also quotes many other scientific papers and accepted experts in the field so one can follow up by referring to these. I also found it a rather uncomfortable read as Craig Baxter challenges many of the myths about body language and liar-spotting that I have always believed! I think the link between superstitions and emotion and body language is very interesting and not one I have made myself or read about anywhere else. I think I need to do some more reading on the subject now!

I feel mean for slating it as it was free, but I don't want people wasting their time reading it. You would probably find out more if you just google the bits you're interested in as this lacked any depth, gave no explanations and spent way too long referring to some other book by the same author. I also had to report a multitude of spelling mistakes and errors in the text (yay Kindle for making it easy to do!)Luckily I didn't pay for, it is short and didn't take long to finish or I'd give it one star!

Human Behaviour: A Fascinating Look at Emotions, Superstitions and Body Language, is a very long title for a very interesting book. Strangely and humbly the book starts with an apology, about the authors previous predictions about body language. And how, the author sees the future, personally I feel there is no need to apologies as Baxter is clearly an erudite reader about body language and very enthusiastic. Baxter's enthusiasm for body language flows through the book. I feel he is always researching, be it with friends, his partner Kat, his cat , talking to tramps and shopkeepers, watching reality TV and sports, Baxter never switches off. He even analysis himself. This self analysis reaches into his work from jumping out of planes to messing with Ouija boards. Baxter is an honest author who intertwines knowledge with humour in a similar fashion to Malcolm Gladwell. The mix of Emotions, Superstitions and Body Language is a great cocktail and a worthy read.

I found this book very fascinating. Although I personally don't believe in superstitions, it was interesting to see the history behind various superstitions and how they can sometimes differ from place to place. Reading real life examples of emotions that Craig has experienced (i.e. fear, despair at Kat's shoe buying) did entertain me as I was imagining them happening :)I would recommend this book. It keeps you thinking of your own examples throughout and provides great sections of research which has been undertaken.I look forward to seeing where Craig goes from here..

A superficial look into body language interposed with a litany of references to his prior works. I did find the chapter on superstitions interesting hence three stars. If you're looking for a detailed look into body language try elsewhere.

Good insight into human behaviour well written plenty of links to other books in the back.a look at emotions, superstitions, body language. Informative without getting to deep.

Great book! If you ever needed an inside view to how our body can tell what we are thinking then this is the book!This book showed me a different out look to life! It also helped me to review and help to develop my skills as a manager!It is a must read book! sure made me look at all I do and view the human culture at a interesting way!