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My first impression of this book was that it basically amounted to a cynical rant about human nature. But the more I read and actually paused to think about what the author is saying, the more I realized the power and value of this book. Owen Pierce has a very direct style; he doesn't waste time sugar-coating things or trying to be politically corr… My first impression of this book was that it basically amounted to a cynical rant about human nature. But the more I read and actually paused to think about what the author is saying, the more I realized the power and value of this book. Owen Pierce has a very direct style; he doesn't waste time sugar-coating things or trying to be politically corr… My first impression of this book was that it basically amounted to a cynical rant about human nature. But the more I read and actually paused to think about what the author is saying, the more I realized the power and value of this book. Owen Pierce has a very direct style; he doesn't waste time sugar-coating things or trying to be politically correct. I've read a number of self-help books similar to this one, and Awakening to Human Nature reminds me most of the NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) materials I've studied. The point of NLP is to get what you want from someone with the minimum amount of useless chatter and wasted resources (time, money spent wooing someone, etc.) This author's approach is from a different angle, but the goal is the same: cut the crap and get things done. Solve interpersonal challenges quickly and effectively. See people for what they really are, and quit wasting time and money on worthless relationships. The book is securely bound in a waterproof cover. The paper is a bit lightweight, which makes it easy to pack and/or carry, but if you're hypersensitive to seeing the words on the other side of the paper, you'll be annoyed because this paper is far from opaque. I'd rate it about average for trade paperback page opacity, but above average for the quality of the cover material and binding. I'm really hard on books, flatting them out so I can hold them in one hand to read while I eat, and this binding stood up to my abuse just fine. The cover images are intriguing, and I love the sales text on the back! It clearly states what you'll find in this book, but in a mentally delicious manner that makes you want to read the book right now!
