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  • My Adventures with Murderers, Cults and Influencers
  • By: Andrew Gold
  • Narrated by: Andrew Gold
  • Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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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

©2024 Andrew Gold (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

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fantastic real world insight, so very relatable

Fantastic real world insight, so very relatable. Andrews reading is like youre aitting in the room with him and he is talking direct to you. Wonderful book. Highly recommend

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Interesting and insightful

Great book Andrew. I follow your YouTube channels and so wanted to read your book. Or rather have you read it to me! To the audience anyway.

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Loved it!!

Great listen!! Like an extra long podcast! 1000% recommend! Looking forward to seeing what Andrew does next

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Thoroughly well done first hand research

Until those smarter than I have properly fact checked a book I always remain skeptical of its validity. However, if all checks out I will say I absolutely treasure this book: it challenges and prepares you for a foreboding future. Stay golden Andrew.

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