Heralded by Kirkus Reviews as a “smart, entertaining book” with “clear examples,” Famous Faces Decoded includes nearly 200 graphic elements that make it reader-friendly, including 28 photos of a model posing the various expressions that reveal seven core emotions. Online bonus materials features a quiz for readers to practice their new-found skills, and most of all a wealth of celebrity photographs as reference points.

Unless you've never been lied to in life, you know that words aren't enough in assessing people and situations. Vital to emotional intelligence is fluently reading the language of facial expressions. Famous Faces Decoded shows you that emotions are hidden in plain sight on all of our faces. You'll learn how emotions shape and reflect our personalities, driving behavior. There is no better, in-the-moment way to reliably grasp what's going on with those you love or work with. This book if full of lively stories about stars you know, or think you know, from the realms of Hollywood, music, sports, and the media, to leading politicians and business people. The examples highlight celebrities from four eras: The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X-ers, and Millennials. From whom to hire, to sales, negotiations, and interacting with your boss, colleagues or customers, as well as in dating, marriage, or handling your kids, Famous Faces Decoded will help anyone keen on securing more steadfast rapport with others.

Dan Hill