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The Laws of Human Nature Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Robert Greene (Author, Narrator), Paul Michael (Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 15,707 ratings
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From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of The 48 Laws of Power comes the definitive new audiobook on decoding the behavior of the people around you.

Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of listeners, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding, and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves.

We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

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  1. Listening Length
    28 hours and 26 minutes
  2. Author
    Robert Greene
  3. Narrator
    Paul Michael, see all
  4. Audible release date
    October 23, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07DLDD46C
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 28 hours and 26 minutes
Author Robert Greene
Narrator Paul Michael, Robert Greene
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 23, 2018
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07DLDD46C
Best Sellers Rank #129 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Audible Books & Originals)
#3 in Medical Social Psychology & Interactions
#4 in Social Psychology

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Customers find the book engaging and insightful. They praise the author's writing style as engaging and thought-provoking. However, opinions differ on how well the book explains complex ideas in a clear manner.

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337 customers mention "Readability"337 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and interesting. They say it's well-written, enjoyable, and educational. The beginning is good, but then the author diverges into a critical tone. Overall, they find it thought-provoking and recommend it for self-reflection.

"i cant recommend this book enough. it is literally amazing!!..." Read more

"...All in all, however, I believe you’ll find the book well-written, enjoyable, and educational as regards important strategies the less-than-honorable..." Read more

"Yet another amazing book by the same amazing author. I may like this one even more than the 48 Laws of Power. Greene is SO incredibly insightful." Read more

"...read Robert Greene's book on the 48 Laws of Power, and it was an interesting read. I purchased it in the TikTok shop...." Read more

274 customers mention "Insight"253 positive21 negative

Customers find the book insightful and helpful for understanding life. They say it's a good primer on human nature and understanding the world. The book is described as an enriching resource for self-improvement and enhancement on natural knowledge relevant to them. Readers describe the book as a codebook for deciphering people's behavior.

"...in plain english that anyone can understand it, but it talks about some really tough concepts. so its great if you are into things like that...." Read more

"...Greene describes in the introduction, this book is a codebook for deciphering people’s behavior, with each chapter telling the story of some iconic..." Read more

"...I may like this one even more than the 48 Laws of Power. Greene is SO incredibly insightful." Read more

"...Greene has a strong psychological edge when it comes to identifying key concepts in human nature and explaining them in a way that even a layperson..." Read more

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Customers find the writing quality engaging and thought-provoking. They say it's a great book for writers and those interested in psychology, history, biography, power. The writing style is well-researched, relatable, and allows them to put into words things they have felt before but did not fully understand. Readers consider Robert Greene an interesting author worth reading over other authors. The book includes quotes, poems, and short stories that keep them taking notes constantly.

"...it is literally amazing!! it is written in plain english that anyone can understand it, but it talks about some really tough concepts...." Read more

"...All in all, however, I believe you’ll find the book well-written, enjoyable, and educational as regards important strategies the less-than-honorable..." Read more

"Yet another amazing book by the same amazing author. I may like this one even more than the 48 Laws of Power. Greene is SO incredibly insightful." Read more

"One of the greatest storytellers of our time. Very grateful for Mr. Greene." Read more

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Customers have differing views on the book's comprehension. Some find it well-written and easy to follow, providing useful information on how to understand and interact with others. Others feel it's a more difficult read than the author's other work, with convoluted chapters and reasoning that can be difficult to follow.

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Amazing book.....ALOT TO UNPACK
This book will illicite all types of emotions within you. Good and bad. You will see the world in a whole new light. I also wanted to say my book for some reason came with a weird corner folded. I thought that was funny 😆
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  • V
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
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    i cant recommend this book enough. it is literally amazing!! it is written in plain english that anyone can understand it, but it talks about some really tough concepts. so its great if you are into things like that. i bought mine and love it. and got one for my best friend for the holidays, and shes super excited to start reading it too!
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  • William J. Bahr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Naturally, it was in his nature!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    Naturally, it was in Robert Greene’s nature to write this book. Accustomed as he has been to writing about human activity involving power relationships, Greene has produced yet another extraordinary book jam-packed with fascinating insights about how the mind of homo sapiens often works in dealing with other members of the species.

    As Greene describes in the introduction, this book is a codebook for deciphering people’s behavior, with each chapter telling the story of some iconic individual(s) who illustrates the law being covered, along with advice on how to operate successfully (if that’s possible) under this law.

    So what laws (all negative aspects or shortcomings, 18 to be exact, of human behavior) does Green focus on in this book? Irrationality, narcissism, role-playing, compulsive behavior, covetousness, shortsightedness, defensiveness, self-sabotage, repression, envy, grandiosity, gender rigidity, aimlessness, conformity, fickleness, aggression, generational myopia, and death denial.

    As usual with Greene’s not-inexpensive books, he gives one a lot of ideas and pages to chew on for the money, leaving one well satisfied with the investment. If I do have any criticisms, the main one relates to the stories he uses to highlight the laws. Quite often the characterizations are so extensively detailed and intriguing that one can easily forget the law being discussed. Also, there’s his possible hairsplitting of each of his 18 laws into numerous subcategories, reminding one of the mythical Eskimo vocabulary for the word “snow,” which can get one to question how useful the subcategories are depending upon one’s situation. In addition, some chapters kept me wondering, for example, the one on gender rigidity. Do those things really happen? This brings up a related general criticism: a selected bibliography, yes, but no supporting footnotes to back up a few especially dubious, IMHO, assertions.

    All in all, however, I believe you’ll find the book well-written, enjoyable, and educational as regards important strategies the less-than-honorable portion of the population uses and the strategies the more honorable can use to successfully counter.

    Of possible consideration for those interested in a book distilling five main life strategies from 87 of history’s master strategists: Strategic Advantage: How to Win in War, Business, and Life
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  • Andrew David VanLew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Robert Greene
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2024
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    Yet another amazing book by the same amazing author. I may like this one even more than the 48 Laws of Power. Greene is SO incredibly insightful.
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  • Sibley Hudson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Laws of Human Nature
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
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    Consequently, I purchased this book because I had read Robert Greene's book on the 48 Laws of Power, and it was an interesting read. I purchased it in the TikTok shop. As I see it now, it was way overpriced compared to Amazon. However, the Laws of Human Nature is magnificent. Greene has a strong psychological edge when it comes to identifying key concepts in human nature and explaining them in a way that even a layperson can understand. I have not been disappointed in acquiring his books and will purchase Mastery after I read the ones I have. He is a great author with insights on people-pleasers and toxic people, among other areas of human character. These are all interesting facts that he shares with flair. If you have an interest in learning about human nature in a way that is easy to grasp, Greene projects perfectly.
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  • Good product.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
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    Highly recommend this book 📖
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  • Nani
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book.....ALOT TO UNPACK
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
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    This book will illicite all types of emotions within you. Good and bad. You will see the world in a whole new light. I also wanted to say my book for some reason came with a weird corner folded. I thought that was funny 😆
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book.....ALOT TO UNPACK
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
    This book will illicite all types of emotions within you. Good and bad. You will see the world in a whole new light. I also wanted to say my book for some reason came with a weird corner folded. I thought that was funny 😆
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  • Rocky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    Gives a ton of new insight
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  • Sarah Isaacson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mastery is the goal, The Laws of Human Nature is the Truth
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
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    Mastery is the goal. It’s us striving for our best. It’s optimistic. The Laws of Human Nature is what we actually are.
    I read the first chapter and put it down for a week. I knew I trusted the author and that I could gain incredible insight in finishing the book. But I had to drop my expectations and comparisons to his other work and wrap my head around the journey I was going to take. Now I am near the end of the book and feel incredibly connected to myself. Here’s why:

    I’ve become spoiled with the author’s other works—learning the game, how to win, manipulate, and grow. But to me, regarding his other works, it always felt like the weaknesses rested on my adversaries. I was above them. I had secret weapons. This is no longer the case. Maybe it’s also an age and perspective thing. I started his books in my early 20’s and now I’m older. I am more grounded in my ability to understand others and my arrogance has been replaced with curiosity. My existential crises come out in jokes rather than tears and I’ve accepted that absolutely everything is absurd. (I’ve also read The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker and come to terms with my impermanence which makes Laws of Human Nature less tragic to take on.)

    I loved the scientific and historical examples throughout. Trusting the author, I didn’t mind that the format was a bit different than his other works. Typically, they begin with an historical example and are followed by a breakdown then a law. This book is the opposite. I didn’t mind being presented information first, followed by historical or scientific examples later as it gave me room to find the examples in my own life first. I think this book isn’t meant to be skimmed and that the formatting is intentional.

    The reader needs to be ready to look at the uglier parts of themselves. To really delve in, I had to realize that I am not the exception to any of the rules or laws outlined in his other work. I am the rule. I almost wished I had read this one first. I’ve used his other work to build my life circumstances, but not so often reflected on my own weaknesses in such a microscopic way as required by The Laws of Human Nature. It causes one to breakdown themselves and their processes and doesn’t throw a stone on the adversary or tackle external circumstances as much in my opinion. In Laws of Human Nature, I am both the adversary and the obstacle.

    This book is a true exercise in humility and honest self-reflection. It’s not the game tape outlined in the author’s other works. It is the finish line. It brings us back to the beginning—our true ugly, flawed, selfish selves. Get through the grieving process to acceptance, and this is an incredible book.
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  • ACGIRL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2024
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    Reading this book helped me pay attention to some less desirable behaviour in myself. I hope in the future I can improve and understanding others better as well.
    I definitely ' do recommend this book, especially if you are confused about your social interactions and interpersonal dynamics.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro. Great book.
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 12, 2023
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    Te ayuda mucho a entenderte y a entender a las personas, por lo tanto, a sentir más Paz.

    It helps you understand yourself and people, therefore, feeling more calmed and peacefulness
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  • Olivia
    5.0 out of 5 stars ein Muss
    Reviewed in Germany on December 5, 2024
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    Für mich ein Klassiker der psychologischen Literatur. Man hat hier seitenzahltechnisch ordentlich was zu lesen, es liest sich aber wirklich gut. Sehr interessantes Thema, gut verpackte Inhalte, was sonst würde man auch erwarten von Robert Greene. Sehr zu empfehlen!
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  • Danny
    5.0 out of 5 stars The another brilliant book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2024
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    The another brilliant addition to my library, easy to understand, easy to read, love the works from the author
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  • sherif
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent!
    Reviewed in Sweden on November 22, 2024
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    Otroligt intelligent bok!
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