Why do some people always manage to persuade others to do things they are not actually convinced about? Why do we often go along with something even though we feel it doesn't align with our desires? Quite simply: We are being manipulated. In his book, diploma psychologist Eberhardt Hofmann explains what manipulation is and how to deal with it—because there are many effective techniques to recognize and skillfully fend off attempts at manipulation. This way, you will learn to protect your interests and resist the influence of others.