Book Review: ‘How to Read People Like a Book,’ by James W. Williams

Mastering people mind reading could be game changer

When Natasha, social sciences undergraduate student at LUMS - Lahore University of Management Sciences, received the instructions from faculty member to prepare a semester project report on reading people minds, then she visited campus library but couldn't find relevant book so she decided to buy it from outside and commuted in Careem.

When reached, she felt hungry so went inside the restaurant to dine in, there she ordered potato fried fish from The Garden by Bundu Khan Restaurant - Liberty menu and sat in her chair to read WhatsApp messages in her smartphone.

Then when she walked inside Variety Books after filling her appetite, wandering in books shelf but couldn't figure out so she approached the bookstore assistant for suggestion and ask for assistance.

When Natasha asked for reason behind buying social sciences book, How to Read People Like a Book then bookstore assistant replied that this is one of the best book in category of politics & social sciences written by author James W. Williams.

Just imagine you are out to dine in at restaurant along with friends, and when time comes to give order from menu, one of your friend read your mind before you spoke out, uttered correct dish name you were about to say, and this is called mind reading.

This was just one example from this mind reading book, there are several scenarios written for readers who intends to master this skill.

This mind reading book strengthens communication skills too and is also beneficial especially during interview process. It’s the body language no matter where you are, matters the most and thus helps to distinguish. 

It’s a game changer. Those who master this skill, move faster in their professional career and work place environment. Decoding messages before spoken out is a perfect art of understanding people behavior. Outdoor jobs that require meeting sales targets cannot be done without reading prospective customers minds.  

When bookstore assistant concluded her book review then Natasha decided to buy book in paperback, she headed towards the cash counter, gave Visa Debit Card to swipe, and after getting receipt headed towards her home in Bahria Town with her bought book.