Description

Book Synopsis

Why do we lie?



Trade Review

‘Rowe asks why we tell lies and puts the answer down to a mixture of vanity and terror.…all pretty toxic, as far as personal relationships are concerned, but Rowe goes further: our failure to tell the truth is behind all manner of ills, from the current economic crisis to global warming…scary stuff, but Rowe is so wise that you begin to think it might be possible to change’ Guardian

'Rowe has a clear, easy style…[she] is accurate in her perceptions, and persuasive in her presentation of them…she paints a nuanced picture of why lying is always dangerous, and why we should cultivate an attitude of considered scepticism' TLS

'Her analysis is gripping, astute and incisive…parts of this book are hilarious' FT

‘[A] seer… with qualities that place her between sainthood and genius’ Fay Weldon

Why We Lie

    Product form

    A Paperback by Dorothy Rowe

    £11.39

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £11.99 – you save £0.60 (5%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 6 Oct 2026.

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Why We Lie by Dorothy Rowe

      Book details

      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd
      Published 2 March 2011
      ISBN-13 9780007357970
      978-0007357970
      ISBN-10 0007357974
      Also in:
      Popular psychology Ethical issues, topics and debates Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Why do we lie?



      Trade Review

      ‘Rowe asks why we tell lies and puts the answer down to a mixture of vanity and terror.…all pretty toxic, as far as personal relationships are concerned, but Rowe goes further: our failure to tell the truth is behind all manner of ills, from the current economic crisis to global warming…scary stuff, but Rowe is so wise that you begin to think it might be possible to change’ Guardian

      'Rowe has a clear, easy style…[she] is accurate in her perceptions, and persuasive in her presentation of them…she paints a nuanced picture of why lying is always dangerous, and why we should cultivate an attitude of considered scepticism' TLS

      'Her analysis is gripping, astute and incisive…parts of this book are hilarious' FT

      ‘[A] seer… with qualities that place her between sainthood and genius’ Fay Weldon

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account