“Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both. It’s impacted how I talk to my friends, my colleagues, my family—and myself, and given me a fresh perspective on how important both larger and smaller truths are in our lives.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New York Times Motherlode blog and author of How to Be a Happier Parent
“Would I Lie to You? is filled with so many fresh insights and proactive solutions that it could pass for a masterclass on honesty. With a journalist’s sharp eye and a deep appreciation for the complexities of human behavior, Judi Ketteler has created a compelling and necessary examination of the risks and rewords of fessing up. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you said exactly what you were thinking—or simply stopped sugar-coating the truth—this book is for you.”
—Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You
“Many people decry the prevalence of dishonesty in politics and society in general but fail to identify their own patterns of lying, says award-winning journalist Ketteler… Drawing on examples from her own life, philosophy, behavioral economics, and spirituality, Ketteler grapples with the question of honesty in social situations, the workplace, marriage, and parenting. In one particularly stimulating chapter, she tackles the topic of self-honesty—are we really who we say we are? Do our behaviors line up with our beliefs?
VERDICT: Great for generating discussion on the subject of authenticity and thinking through tough questions.”
—Library Journal
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