Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts-Fast Shipping

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Title: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts

Author: Carol Tavris

ISBN: 9780156033909

Publisher: Harvest Books

Published: 2008

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Edition: Reprint

Number of Pages: 292

Condition Note: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Publisher : Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they screw up? Why the endless marital quarrels over who is right? Why can we see hypocrisy in others but not in ourselves? Are we all liars? Or do we really believe the stories we tell?Backed by years of research and delivered in lively, energetic prose, “Mistakes Were Made (But Not by” Me”)” offers a fascinating explanation of self-deceptionhow it works, the harm it can cause, and how we can overcome it.”