The Anatomy of Cruelty
The Darkest Things People Do and Why They Do ThemBy Dan Desmarques
Length2h 25m
About this audiobook
Cruelty does not exist as a distant or abstract force, somehow detached from the daily lives of human beings. On the contrary, cruelty resides quietly within each individual, hidden beneath the polished masks people wear and cleverly concealed behind noble emotions, pleasant words, and seemingly good intentions.
In his groundbreaking book, The Anatomy of Cruelty: The Darkest Things Humans Do and Why They Do, the author boldly ventures into these shadowy realms and systematically uncovers the psychological roots that underlie human behavior. With remarkable honesty and thoroughness, he reveals the subtle presence of cruelty in betrayal, manipulation, abandonment, lies, and numerous invisible crimes politely disguised by charming smiles and socially acceptable behavior.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (5)
GenrePsychology, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 10, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
21. Chapter 1: The Nature of Cruelty
32. Chapter 2: Betrayal for Convenience
43. Chapter 3: Silent Abandonment
54. Chapter 4: False Loyalty
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65. Chapter 5: Rewriting History
76. Chapter 6: Using Your Availability
87. Chapter 7: Provocation for Power
98. Chapter 8: Gaslighting Your Reality
109. Chapter 9: Feigned Helplessness
1110. Chapter 10: Public Humiliation
1211. Chapter 11: Ostracism Without Reason
1312. Chapter 12: Conditional Love
1413. Chapter 13: Sabotaging Your Growth
1514. Chapter 14: Turning Your Pain into Profit
1615. Chapter 15: Neglecting Your Needs
1716. Chapter 16: Stealing Your Voice
1817. Chapter 17: Draining Your Energy
1918. Chapter 18: Ghosting Without Closure
2019. Chapter 19: The Destruction of Your Trust
2120. Chapter 20: Turning Others Against You
2221. Chapter 21: Letting Yourself Self-Destruct
2322. Chapter 22: Rising Above Cruelty
2423. Chapter 23: Awakening Through the Simulation of Life
2524. Chapter 24: Turning Life's Struggles into Spiritual Triumph
2625. Chapter 25: From Shadow to Truth
2726. Book Review Request
2827. About the Author
2928. Also Written by the Author
3029. About the Publisher
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