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The Psychology of Secrets
- My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers
- Narrated by: Andrew Gold
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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This audio edition is read by the author, Andrew Gold, and includes an exclusive author Q&A.
"Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson. Smart, funny, brave and deeply thoughtful, The Psychology of Secrets is an absolute must read" - Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of Storytelling
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Cult leaders, murderers, psychopaths – and you. Take a deep dive into the bizarre psychology of secrecy with Andrew Gold, award-winning investigative journalist and host of On the Edge With Andrew Gold.
We all keep secrets. 97 per cent of us are hiding a secret right now, and on average we each hold thirteen at any one time. There’s a one-in-two chance that those secrets involve a breach of trust, a lie or a financial impropriety. They are the stuff of gossip, of novels and of classic dramas; secrets form a major part of our hidden inner lives.
Andrew Gold knows this better than anyone. As a public figure, he has found himself the unwitting recipient of hundreds of strangers' most private revelations. This set him on a journey to understand this critical part of our societies and lives. Why do we keep secrets? Why are we fascinated by those of others? What happens to our mind when we confess?
Drawing from psychology, history, social science, philosophy and personal interviews, The Psychology of Secrets is a rollicking journey through the history of secrecy.
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"That Andrew Gold is a truly edgy journalist, broadcaster and now writer is - but should not be - one of our culture’s best kept secrets" - David Baddiel, bestselling author of The God Desire
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- George
- 14-04-24
excellent book
Unputdownable. I listened to it in one sitting and am on my second listen.
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- Donna W.
- 06-05-24
Thought provoking
I'm not a writer so don't have the vocabulary or skills to express how good this book is, but will try....super-interesting, unusual and varied anecdotes. thank you Andrew for writing this thoughtful and thought provoking book!
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- Richie the Grot
- 29-04-24
Awesome
As usual Andrew gold is very interesting. Fascinating story’s, I look forward to seeing an Andrew gold section in the book shop! Although I’m an audible guy it will be cool to see. I’ll be listening.
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- Clare Eden
- 24-04-24
very interesting, thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining
interesting topics that seem well researched, that were both thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining. Performed brilliantly by the author Andrew Gold. I highly recommend this title.
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- Johanna
- 14-04-24
Fascinating
What an interesting and original subject. Well written and presented. Word of warning - don’t start it until after you’ve eaten. You’ll have to read it to find out what I mean (it’s a secret).
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- JellieBabie
- 27-04-24
Well, I Never!!!
I thought this might be a little bit too highbrow for me but it's not at all.
It's a great collection of stories and anecdotes and so interesting. I'm learning a lot.
I love that it's narrated by the author too.
And.....I've a signed copy.
Thanks Andrew, it's Gold.
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- Kelmar2012
- 29-04-24
Worth a listen!
Andrew really is a rare find. I encourage anyone interested in cults and secrets to listen to this. I’d also direct you to his YouTube channel Heretics, just wonderful and a welcome break from the mindless mainstream propaganda being forced down our throats.
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- Julie
- 27-04-24
A great listen
I’m on chapter 7 and really enjoying this. Interesting, fascinating and informative! I enjoy Andrew’s podcast so I like the fact that he’s reading it himself. Wry British humour.
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- Nobody
- 01-05-24
What are secrets? Why do we keep them, and why are they so important to us (and others)?
First of all: Love the podcast, Andrew is very engaging and interviews people who raise interesting topics, definitely check it out. This is a really interesting, philosophical and fascinating dissection of secrets. Andrew’s love of the power of cults and group thinking really comes through in this engaging book. Why do we keep secrets, why are they so powerful, and how does it underpin the human experience? It’s surprising how often the idea of secrecy can be positive and negative, or it can be used to manipulate or indoctrinate. From popular religion to cults, to deeply horrific secrets, it’s all given a good investigation. Highly recommended.
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- nannym
- 19-04-24
Thought provoking
I didn’t realise just how many ‘secrets’ we all carry. Made me look back with very different eyes on many subjects. Thank you Andrew for such an interesting listen.
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