The Manipulator's Phrasebook: What They Say and What to Say Back

The Manipulator's Phrasebook by Iris Athens lists 116 sentences manipulative people use at work, with friends and in love. One example: "I'm only saying this because I care." For each sentence, the book shows the job it really does and how an honest person would say it. It gives a calm reply. It also explains how to tell a bad day from a pattern.

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Published 2026-10-23