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Diary of a Human Lie Detector: Facial Expressions in Love, Lust, and Lies
Finally, the armor comes off! Learn to read the fleeting facial expressions of emotions that are universal to our species and invisible to most people. It's time to look beneath the surface and see what people are actually feeling.
Using juicy, autobiographical pieces about love, lust, and lies, Annie Särnblad elicits emotions in the reader and then shows how and where to see specific feelings on the face. Test yourself as you learn using the book's visual Facial Expressions Glossary.
In Diary of a Human Lie Detector: Facial Expressions in Love, Lust, and Lies , Annie reflects on humanity, relationships, and emotions with her raw, sexy Swedish sensibilities. Her words are poetic and fearless, and you will be surprised, entertained, and a little turned on while reading. It is her deep conviction that facial expressions are taught best through poking, prodding, and play. You will never look at another human face the same way.
Annie is a strategic advisor and global expert in reading microexpressions and has taught workshops for 4,000+ CEOs and Managing Directors. She is certified in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) and has developed her own, easy-to-absorb teaching techniques for facial expressions based on her 25 years living in nine countries and studying eight languages through immersion.
Annie's students love her spicy stories, outrageous humor, and deep belief that reading expressions correctly makes the world a kinder place for us all. Indeed, it's harder to be crabby with other people when you can see that they are struggling.
Using juicy, autobiographical pieces about love, lust, and lies, Annie Särnblad elicits emotions in the reader and then shows how and where to see specific feelings on the face. Test yourself as you learn using the book's visual Facial Expressions Glossary.
In Diary of a Human Lie Detector: Facial Expressions in Love, Lust, and Lies , Annie reflects on humanity, relationships, and emotions with her raw, sexy Swedish sensibilities. Her words are poetic and fearless, and you will be surprised, entertained, and a little turned on while reading. It is her deep conviction that facial expressions are taught best through poking, prodding, and play. You will never look at another human face the same way.
Annie is a strategic advisor and global expert in reading microexpressions and has taught workshops for 4,000+ CEOs and Managing Directors. She is certified in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) and has developed her own, easy-to-absorb teaching techniques for facial expressions based on her 25 years living in nine countries and studying eight languages through immersion.
Annie's students love her spicy stories, outrageous humor, and deep belief that reading expressions correctly makes the world a kinder place for us all. Indeed, it's harder to be crabby with other people when you can see that they are struggling.
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349 pages, Hardcover
Published September 12, 2023
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About the author
Annie Sarnblad
3 books17 followersAnnie Särnblad is a preeminent global speaker and expert in reading facial expressions, as well as an esteemed strategic advisor. She developed her own easy-to-absorb teaching techniques for facial expressions based on the knowledge she accumulated living in nine countries and studying eight languages through immersion. She is also certified in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS).
Annie has a Masters in Cultural Anthropology and built her career in Asia and Europe as an advisor to Fortune 500s, startups, and family offices. She has taught workshops for 4,000+ CEOs and MDs all over the globe. Annie’s teaching methods involve interactive, playful elements—an approach that works well for busy professionals who often have short attention spans and limited time.
Annie has written two books: Diary of a Human Lie Detector: Facial Expressions in Love, Lust, and Lies, which uses autobiographical pieces and marked-up photographs to teach facial expressions; and The Facial Expressions Glossary: Business Edition, which focuses on the 30+ facial expressions to look for during a negotiation.
Learn more at anniesarnblad.com.
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November 1, 2023
I thought this was a well-written book that tells stories and also instructs on the art and science of reading facial expressions. It’s a creative way to discuss something technical, and it was enjoyable to read! Absolutely worth taking a look!
October 30, 2023
What a fascinating area of study! I can see this having huge positive implications for all sorts of interpersonal relationships: professional, personal, and even every day interactions. I’m especially excited about the possibility of learning to use micro expressions for those who are pre-verbal or nonverbal. What an amazing insight to know what someone may truly be thinking or feeling without needing to use words.
On a more serious note, people with disabilities are abused at a shockingly high rate. I find myself pondering how learning about micro expressions could help law-enforcement and other advocates understand when something is wrong, especially in the nonverbal population.
So many wonderful ways this area of study can be used! Thank you Ms Sarnblad for introducing this important tool.
On a more serious note, people with disabilities are abused at a shockingly high rate. I find myself pondering how learning about micro expressions could help law-enforcement and other advocates understand when something is wrong, especially in the nonverbal population.
So many wonderful ways this area of study can be used! Thank you Ms Sarnblad for introducing this important tool.
March 25, 2024
Just a diary…
I really appreciate this author trying share her knowledge with her audience! However, I just thought this book would have much more to offer.
I was thrown off by the fact that it was all explained as poems. If you love poetry then this is the book for you.
It truly was just like a diary. I had a different idea in mind after seeing her in a couple of podcasts. It doesn’t take away from the fact that her knowledge is super valuable. Its just my opinion
I really appreciate this author trying share her knowledge with her audience! However, I just thought this book would have much more to offer.
I was thrown off by the fact that it was all explained as poems. If you love poetry then this is the book for you.
It truly was just like a diary. I had a different idea in mind after seeing her in a couple of podcasts. It doesn’t take away from the fact that her knowledge is super valuable. Its just my opinion
December 28, 2024
Absolutely loved this book! Got it for Christmas after somehow stumbling onto Annie’s IG page, and now I am obsessed with all this new knowledge and can’t wait to practice. I’m also blown away by how beautiful and autobiographical this book was. I was expecting a textbook of sorts and ended up with a beautiful book of poetry instead. Thank you so much, Annie. Your online course may be next!
August 18, 2024
This is a fascinating read. Through love poems and her diary excerpts, she explains how to read the subtle changes in facial expressions. I really loved her writing. It's vulnerable and honest
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