Handwriting Analysis: An Adventure in Self-Discovery, Third Edition
By Peter Dennis
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This book, which has sold over 10,000 printed copies, explains all you need to know about handwriting analysis (known as Graphology) in order to produce a comprehensive profile of anyone's personality. It is clear, straightforward, and easy to follow. It has been used in classrooms with beginners and it serves as a handy reference for the experienced analyst.
This third edition delves into the darker side of human personality and shows you how you can identify 65 different signs in handwriting that signal potential danger and dishonesty. These signs are found in the writings of convicted criminals, serial killers, con artists, and others who are not to be trusted.
Emotional Intelligence has been shown to be approximately three times more important to success in life and in the workplace than I.Q. Chapter seven shows you how to evaluate your own Emotional Quotient (EQ).
Compatibility is critical to establishing strong, fulfilling, and lasting relationships. The more differences that exist between people, the more difficult it is for them to be compatible. Chapter eight shows you how handwriting analysis can identify many of the most important differences.
Each child's unique personality is reflected in his or her handwriting. Chapter nine provides many insights and helpful suggestions for parents and teachers to assist in the learning and development of our children.
This is a teaching book. Its easy-to-follow format provides a sound introduction to Handwriting Analysis, it shows you how to identify over 80 different aspects of personality and it gives the reader everything necessary to produce comprehensive, useful, and revealing analyses.
Peter Dennis
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Handwriting Analysis - Peter Dennis
HANDWRITING ANALYSIS
An Adventure in Self-Discovery
Third Edition
Peter H. Dennis
CAPCO International
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HANDWRITING ANALYSIS:
An Adventure in Self-Discovery,
third edition
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DEDICATION
I have always admired good teachers. They are the ones who help us learn about ourselves and, in doing so, they answer a very high calling. Everyone teaches in some way and I dedicate this book to those who do it well.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
First, I want to express my gratitude to the more than 10,000 individuals who bought the three printed editions of this book. Their purchases and positive feedback have encouraged me to produce this electronic version.
I also want to recognize my many handwriting analysis colleagues who use this book in their courses and recommend it to their students and friends. Over the years, I have had the very great pleasure of collaborating with them in study sessions, workshops, presentations and debate, and as a result, they have helped me to grow, refine my ideas, and to make this a better book. There are too many of them to name individually but mainly they are the members of the Ontario Chapter of the International Graphoanalysis Society.
PREFACE
Graphology is the term that means Handwriting Analysis. Graphoanalysis is the particular style of Graphology that is taught and practiced by the US-based International Graphoanalysis Society.
Early in 1991 I became a certified Graphoanalyst and began thinking about how I might market this service. I started by telephoning a few newspaper journalists and telling them about Graphoanalysis and what it could do. Nearly all of them were at least a little intrigued and most agreed to write articles. These articles generated interest that resulted in radio and television interviews, and I soon found myself being invited to give talks on the subject.
In talking to groups, I was frequently asked if I would teach handwriting analysis. In exploring this idea, it soon became apparent that most people were not interested in becoming full-time handwriting analysts as much as they were interested in learning some of the fundamentals and gaining a few insights into themselves and others.
With this in mind, I developed a ten-hour introductory course. It has been well received, and from its inception, students began asking where they could find a book to reinforce the lessons of the course. Some encouraged me to write such a book. So I did, and here it is. The book is intended to introduce beginners to the subject, either as a companion to introductory courses or by itself. As it turned out, the book also became a popular reference for experienced practitioners.
INTRODUCTION
When starting out as a practitioner of handwriting analysis, most of us are quick to gain a great respect for its power. We learn that it gives us tremendous insight into the personality of others and, very soon, the lights go on and we realize that, more than anything, we are learning about ourselves. I think that learning about ourselves is an important part of our purpose as a species and handwriting analysis is a wonderful tool for such self-discovery.
The first edition of this book taught the reader how to do a basic analysis of personality from a sample of handwriting. It taught how to recognize over 85 different aspects of personality. The second edition presented how this knowledge could be organized so as to get a good reading in three major areas of application: emotional intelligence, compatibility in relationships and how parents and teachers could understand children better in order to help them grow and develop.
Emotional intelligence is approximately three times more important for achieving success in life, and in the workplace than is cognitive intelligence or IQ. Based on the world’s first scientifically developed and validated assessment of emotional intelligence, chapter seven will show you how you can use handwriting analysis to identify fifteen key elements that make up one’s EQ or Emotional Quotient. And, the good news is, that unlike IQ, EQ is learnable and growable.
When we have loving relationships in our lives, we are happier and healthier. When we have trusting, collaborative relationships in business, we can get wealthier. In other walks of life, solid, supportive relationships are important for success and well-being. I know there are exceptions but, generally, this is true.
Relationships are the most fantastic schools. Sometimes they are wonderful, they can be uplifting, developmental and joyous. Other times, they can be troublesome, dysfunctional and exasperating. In all cases, we can learn much about ourselves and then choose whether or not to make changes. Chapter eight will show you how handwriting analysis can identify some key variables to help you decide who you might want to work with, live with, marry, avoid like the plague, etc.
Over the past few years, I have heard a great many teachers and parents express frustration and alarm about the number of learning disabilities and behaviour problems they are seeing in young people. As well, many parents have told me how disappointed they are with their child’s penmanship. Chapter nine deals with these and a number of related topics. Mostly, this chapter will show you how you can look at a child’s handwriting and, as a parent or teacher, understand the child better and provide more appropriate support.
The third edition of this book explores a new application: Danger and Dishonesty. These are two qualities that have always intrigued humans. Who among us hasn’t wondered about the honesty of someone who was trying to sell us something, persuade us of some idea or convince us to take some action? Chapter ten will show you over 60 signs that can be found in handwriting that will point to potential danger or dishonesty. This is sure to give you the edge when trying to figure who is prone to lying, who is likely to cheat you and who might be a real danger.
With this new chapter and a few minor adjustments, the adventure in self-discovery continues. Enjoy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. How to Use This Book
2. Some Frequently-Asked Questions
What Are the Origins of Handwriting Analysis?
Is Handwriting Analysis Scientific?
What Are Some of the Uses of Handwriting Analysis?
How Should Handwriting Analysis Be Used in Employee Selection?
How Does the Law View Handwriting Analysis?
Can an Analysis of Handwriting Predict the Future?
What Constitutes a Proper Handwriting Sample?
How Good Are Analyses of Signatures?
What Else Is Important to Know?
3. The Emotions
Emotional Responsiveness
Emotional Depth
4. Thinking
Four Thinking Styles
Analytical Ability
Fluidity of Thought
Intellectual Efficiency
5. 75 Personality Traits
6. Producing an Analysis
7. Emotional Intelligence
8. Relationships and Compatibility
9. Kids, Teachers and Parents
10. Signs of Potential Danger and Dishonesty
11. Glossary
12. Bibliography
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
There are at least seven ways you can use this book.
One: Read it from cover to cover.
Two: You can look through Chapter Five, which is in alphabetic order, and find any personality trait that you are interested in. You can then see if the handwriting strokes for that trait can be found in your script.
Three: You might go to the worksheet in Chapter Six and take each trait in turn. Look them up and see if and how much they apply to you. Do this for each trait and you will have a very comprehensive analysis of your personality.
Four: If you want to learn more about your emotional intelligence, go directly to Chapter Seven.
Five: If you want to learn more about relationships and compatibility, see Chapter Eight.
Six: If you are a parent or teacher, or otherwise have an interest in children, Chapter Nine will give you some helpful things to think about that you likely didn’t encounter in teachers’ college or in parenting courses.
Seven: If you work in a business, develop relationships or otherwise engage in life, it can be a great comfort to know who is being honest and who can be trusted. Chapter Ten will show you how to look at handwriting and identify who has the potential to be dangerous and who is being less than honest.
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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Are the Origins of Handwriting Analysis?
No one knows for sure where or when it started. Some speculate that it started soon after handwriting was invented. The earliest written references are found in the works of Aristotle where some of his musings about handwriting are interpreted by certain observers as commentary on handwriting analysis. I’m not so sure; they seem a little ambiguous to me.
It is generally accepted, however, that the first serious treatise on handwriting analysis was written in 1622