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| Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships | 
 enlarge | Author: Eric Berne
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 912
Media: Paperback
Edition: New impression
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0140027688
Dewey Decimal Number: 150
EAN: 9780140027686
ASIN: 0140027688
Publication Date: July 26, 1973
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Seductive, amusing, ahead of its time... July 27, 2002
69 out of 69 found this review helpful
This book is a gem. While it lacks a coherent structure, and leaves the reader sometimes puzzled by gaps in the exposition, overall it is original, insightful and amusing. Dr Berne's 'game' theory of human relationships was later refined by him, but this slim book outlines his main argument (the principles of Transactional Analysis) and is the first of the books that gained him public acclaim.
Dr Berne's theory is based on the idea that 'Games' provide a means to an end. They structure our time, and enable us to 'belong' to social groups: an important factor in survival. However, they are limiting, in the sense that they are almost always negative; learned from our parents, or based on narrow influences. The games have names such as: 'See What You Made Me Do' ; 'Ain't It Awful'; and 'I'm Only Trying To Help You'. It is easy to recognise games in action, having read the book. Ultimately, the individual has the choice to continue to play games, or to stop playing games (not easy) and to strive for autonomy.
It is hard to believe this book was written in 1964 - it feels so modern. 'Timeless' is probably the best way to describe it. Are you 'Waiting For Rigor Mortis To Set In', or (essentially the same) spending your days playing 'Waiting For Santa Claus' ?
Read this book, and see how many games you and yours play in your daily life - and why! This book is a must for anyone interested in psychotherapy, or in books which aim to help the individual live a more rewarding life.
 Revealing and forthright, a step on the way to illumination June 8, 2002
50 out of 52 found this review helpful
There's a refreshingly distinct lack of diplomacy in this book. Primarily reference material, it's straight to the point, with no apologies or gentle persuasion for the faint at heart. Paradoxically, I suspect that the very people who need this book the most will find it the least attractive, since it brutally exposes the ulterior and selfish superficiality of Human nature. Even though Games People Play is written for the psycotherapist, it is still compelling reading for the layman, who will find many concepts in the book analogous to his own behaviour. So don't be put off by its clinical style - Games People Play is a strong foundation on which to build a program of personal growth, using techinques and concepts that anyone can understand.
Excellent explanation of human behaviour May 29, 2002
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
Berne has remarkable insight into the way we interact and explains it simplistically, using catchy phrasiology.
Worthwhile insights into relationships. April 19, 2001
7 out of 17 found this review helpful
The book is an interesting approach to relationships and it is the categorization of behaviour that makes it so appealing. It deals with a number of issues within relationships and also the the doctor-patient relationship.Some of his observations are illuminating and it is the sort of book that you will dip back into later on.
Interesting and Humerous (I know what your thinking) February 27, 2001
23 out of 31 found this review helpful
I am no budding psychologist but I find the field of Transactional Analysis interesting and appliable to everyday life.Eric Berne describes the different social interactions as games that we all play a part in from time to time. Using humerous titles such as 'Aint It Awfull' and describing the various transactions and parties they effect, combined with an antithesis to break it all down for you, I found this book incredibly easy to follow. Usefull even if you are not studying Pshycology
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