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From Abby Ellin's first date with the Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within six months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together. But soon, his exotic stories of international espionage began to unravel. Finally, it all became clear: he was lying about who he was.
After leaving him and sharing her story, she was floored to find out that her experience was far from unique. People everywhere, many of them otherwise sharp-witted and self-aware, are being deceived by their loved ones every day.
In Duped, Abby Ellin studies the art and science of lying, talks to people who've had their worlds upended by duplicitous partners, and writes with great openness about her own mistakes. These remarkable stories reveal how often we encounter people whose lives beneath the surface are more improbable than we ever imagined.
From Abby Ellin's first date with the Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within six months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together. But soon, his exotic stories of international espionage began to unravel. Finally, it all became clear: he was lying about who he was.
After leaving him and sharing her story, she was floored to find out that her experience was far from unique. People everywhere, many of them otherwise sharp-witted and self-aware, are being deceived by their loved ones every day.
In Duped, Abby Ellin studies the art and science of lying, talks to people who've had their worlds upended by duplicitous partners, and writes with great openness about her own mistakes. These remarkable stories reveal how often we encounter people whose lives beneath the surface are more improbable than we ever imagined.
Truly fascinating. While author got duped, she writes about lying and deception and how we all can fall various ways. Excellent reaf!
Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.
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Surprisingly captivating! This book had me turning the pages well after midnight and well after my eyes wanted to close. The author tells the stories of duplicitous individuals in a fascinating and engaging manner. I was hooked form page one. I appreciated the scientific anecdotes alongside the enthralling narratives. Five stars.
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Who knew double lives could be so fascinating? Ellin opens up that world with Duped and provides the reader with a fast and intriguing read
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DUPED
By Abby Ellin
Abby Ellin has researched a topic that touches everyone’s life. If you have ever been lied to or told a lie (and everyone has!) this should be your next read. No lie.
Ellin opens with the story of the “Commander,” who wins the award for the most colossal liar I’ve ever heard of. Abby falls for him and ends up writing this book as a result. He even gets a thank you in the book’s Acknowledgments, but not before having been paraded before us many times as an example of very bad behavior. I had tears from laughing when he was introduced.
Abby has done a very thorough and interesting job of researching dupers and dupees, liars and the lied to. I never knew there were so many people studying lying and deception, and surprisingly, many of our preconceived ideas are incorrect. Just when you think the book may be getting a little too academic, she throws in another humorous anecdote, one from her own experiences (enter the “Cliché”) or from others. We can all relate in one way or another to these tales. At least we can if we have any life experience at all.
I enjoyed this book from start to finish and look at everyone around me and at myself a little differently.
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Wow - you hear about these things happening, but reading this wroter’s story was amazing. The additional research she did on the topic just added to making this an intriguing book!
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Truly fascinating. While author got duped, she writes about lying and deception and how we all can fall various ways. Excellent reaf!
Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.
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Surprisingly captivating! This book had me turning the pages well after midnight and well after my eyes wanted to close. The author tells the stories of duplicitous individuals in a fascinating and engaging manner. I was hooked form page one. I appreciated the scientific anecdotes alongside the enthralling narratives. Five stars.
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Who knew double lives could be so fascinating? Ellin opens up that world with Duped and provides the reader with a fast and intriguing read
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Deb M, Reviewer
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DUPED
By Abby Ellin
Abby Ellin has researched a topic that touches everyone’s life. If you have ever been lied to or told a lie (and everyone has!) this should be your next read. No lie.
Ellin opens with the story of the “Commander,” who wins the award for the most colossal liar I’ve ever heard of. Abby falls for him and ends up writing this book as a result. He even gets a thank you in the book’s Acknowledgments, but not before having been paraded before us many times as an example of very bad behavior. I had tears from laughing when he was introduced.
Abby has done a very thorough and interesting job of researching dupers and dupees, liars and the lied to. I never knew there were so many people studying lying and deception, and surprisingly, many of our preconceived ideas are incorrect. Just when you think the book may be getting a little too academic, she throws in another humorous anecdote, one from her own experiences (enter the “Cliché”) or from others. We can all relate in one way or another to these tales. At least we can if we have any life experience at all.
I enjoyed this book from start to finish and look at everyone around me and at myself a little differently.
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Ami F, Educator
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Wow - you hear about these things happening, but reading this wroter’s story was amazing. The additional research she did on the topic just added to making this an intriguing book!
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