Rowe, Dorothy
Why We Lie: The Source of our Disasters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007357970
- author:
- Rowe, Dorothy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 364
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Society and social sciences / Society and culture: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Why We Lie by Dorothy Rowe explores the complex reasons behind our tendency to deceive ourselves and others. Fears of rejection, loss of control, and uncertainty drive us to maintain comfortable lies, even if they come at the cost of damaging relationships and our own sense of identity. Lying can have far-reaching consequences, from eroding trust in personal and professional settings to contributing to global issues like climate change and economic instability. By examining the motivations behind our dishonesty, Rowe invites readers to consider the benefits of embracing truth and authenticity in their lives. Ultimately, the decision to confront and change our lies is a personal one. Will we choose to acknowledge the uncomfortable truths that lie at the heart of our deceptions?