First published 2018
Robert Greene, a renowned author and strategist, lifts the veil on his own past. Haunted by a troubled childhood and a thirst for power, he recounts his journey from a lost youth to a cunning manipulator. Grappling with his own demons, Greene must confront the consequences of his Machiavellian tactics and find a path to redemption. Through vivid storytelling and unflinching self-reflection, he exposes the price of mastering the art of influence.
Genres: psychology, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: grappling-with-demons, unreliable-narrator
256 pages · Paperback · University of California Libraries
Content warnings: mental-illness