The Psychology of Secrets
My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers
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Andrew Gold
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Andrew Gold
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This audio edition is read by the author, Andrew Gold, and includes an exclusive author Q&A.
"Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson. Smart, funny, brave and deeply thoughtful, The Psychology of Secrets is an absolute must read" - Will Storr, bestselling author of The Status Game and The Science of Storytelling
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Cult leaders, murderers, psychopaths – and you. Take a deep dive into the bizarre psychology of secrecy with Andrew Gold, award-winning investigative journalist and host of On the Edge With Andrew Gold.
We all keep secrets. 97 per cent of us are hiding a secret right now, and on average we each hold thirteen at any one time. There’s a one-in-two chance that those secrets involve a breach of trust, a lie or a financial impropriety. They are the stuff of gossip, of novels and of classic dramas; secrets form a major part of our hidden inner lives.
Andrew Gold knows this better than anyone. As a public figure, he has found himself the unwitting recipient of hundreds of strangers' most private revelations. This set him on a journey to understand this critical part of our societies and lives. Why do we keep secrets? Why are we fascinated by those of others? What happens to our mind when we confess?
Drawing from psychology, history, social science, philosophy and personal interviews, The Psychology of Secrets is a rollicking journey through the history of secrecy.
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"That Andrew Gold is a truly edgy journalist, broadcaster and now writer is - but should not be - one of our culture’s best kept secrets" - David Baddiel, bestselling author of The God Desire
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- Binky
- 29-03-25
Interesting.
The book was easy to listen to and kept me interested. Narration was perfect.
Having written that. I have no desire to look up the podcast.
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- walkingrocks
- 30-03-25
superb all round, podcast too
So easy listening, no jargon, fantastic pace and analysis of the topic. More please, off to delve into what looks like 100's of podcasts, in-depth and fascinating, sociologist dream content
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- Sue de Wet
- 13-05-24
Very thought provoking
I really enjoyed learning about so many different aspects of holding and sharing secrets. Growing up in a family holding the darkest of secrets, I have gained a better understanding around this subject. Thank you Mr Gold and your team for this deep fascinating dive.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-06-24
A fascinating read
I learned so much, and was able to deep dive into things I thought I already knew, like Scientology and Anne Franks story. This will make you laugh, cry and drop your jaw in utter shock!
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- Sarah
- 25-03-25
Quite interesting
This makes some quite interesting points but is a bit derivative within the genre. It sounds very much like Jon Ronson in style and tone, which I suspect was due to the editor (without introducing spoilers I refer to the last secret revealed). I strongly advise the author to ignore bad editorial advice in the future and find his own authentic style.
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- Richie the Grot
- 29-04-24
Awesome
As usual Andrew gold is very interesting. Fascinating story’s, I look forward to seeing an Andrew gold section in the book shop! Although I’m an audible guy it will be cool to see. I’ll be listening.
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- Michael J Austin
- 16-05-24
Great!
Love this Audiobook, love Heretics, love Andrew Gold... but his Aussie accent needs some work 😄
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- Miss K A M Bray
- 26-06-24
Great book
I love your style of writing, it's very fair and for me anyway, perfectly balances a very human response to the stories your being told, with the broader discussion about psychological theory, without being too highbrow.
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- Clare Eden
- 24-04-24
very interesting, thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining
interesting topics that seem well researched, that were both thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining. Performed brilliantly by the author Andrew Gold. I highly recommend this title.
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- Maryme
- 21-05-24
An interesting look at the human experience.
Always like to hear the author narrate thier books. Andrew's YouTube channel brought me here, interesting subjects. Definitely worth listening to
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