- 280 pages
- English
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About this book
“An interesting reported memoir about the power of honesty—not surprisingly, a surprisingly honest account.”
—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project
“Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New York Times Motherlode blog, and author of How to Be a Happier Parent
Inspired by her popular New York Times article, “How Honesty Could Make You Happier,” award-winning journalist Judi Ketteler takes a deep dive into the hard truths about honesty, from the personal to the political . . .
We’re incensed by politicians who lie and corporations that cheat, but when it comes to our own honesty choices, we often barely notice. So, what happens when we do notice? Judi Ketteler thought of herself as an honest person. And yet, she knew it wasn’t the whole story . . .
How often was Judi engaging in the same dishonest behavior she was condemning in others? To answer that question, she started her “Honesty Journal,” and set out to confront her perennial fear of speaking the truth in a range of situations—including with friends, her kids, and even inside her complicated marriage. The result is a timely consideration of the joys and pains of truth in a world that seems committed to lying.
“Great for generating discussion on the subject of authenticity and thinking through tough questions.”
—Library Journal
“Would I Lie to You? is filled with so many fresh insights and proactive solutions that it could pass for a masterclass on honesty.”
—Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You
“Candor, humor, and wry guidance for developing positive, forthright relationships with ourselves and others.”
—Foreword Magazine
—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project
“Some books change how you think. Some change how you act. Would I Lie to You? does both.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, editor New York Times Motherlode blog, and author of How to Be a Happier Parent
Inspired by her popular New York Times article, “How Honesty Could Make You Happier,” award-winning journalist Judi Ketteler takes a deep dive into the hard truths about honesty, from the personal to the political . . .
We’re incensed by politicians who lie and corporations that cheat, but when it comes to our own honesty choices, we often barely notice. So, what happens when we do notice? Judi Ketteler thought of herself as an honest person. And yet, she knew it wasn’t the whole story . . .
How often was Judi engaging in the same dishonest behavior she was condemning in others? To answer that question, she started her “Honesty Journal,” and set out to confront her perennial fear of speaking the truth in a range of situations—including with friends, her kids, and even inside her complicated marriage. The result is a timely consideration of the joys and pains of truth in a world that seems committed to lying.
“Great for generating discussion on the subject of authenticity and thinking through tough questions.”
—Library Journal
“Would I Lie to You? is filled with so many fresh insights and proactive solutions that it could pass for a masterclass on honesty.”
—Camille Pagán, bestselling author of I’m Fine and Neither Are You
“Candor, humor, and wry guidance for developing positive, forthright relationships with ourselves and others.”
—Foreword Magazine
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION - Paying Attention to Honesty
- CHAPTER 1 - My Strange Relationship with Honesty
- CHAPTER 2 - What Is Honesty, Anyway?
- CHAPTER 3 - Is Honesty Really the Best Policy?
- CHAPTER 4 - Honesty in Social Situations
- CHAPTER 5 - Workplace Honesty
- CHAPTER 6 - Honesty in Friendship
- CHAPTER 7 - Honesty in Marriage
- CHAPTER 8 - Honesty and Parenting
- CHAPTER 9 - Self-Honesty and the Stories We Tell
- Honesty Principles
- Sources
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author