The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a self-help book that teaches you how to manipulate people and gain as much power as possible, what’s not to love? It might sound incredibly cheesy, but arguably one of the most powerful weapons in the world is the power of language. Words have been used to start and end wars, overthrow governments, and even start bizarre TikTok trends that pit women against men. The 48 Laws of Power might be the scariest book I’ve read I have consistently read books for years now, from fog-filled Twilight as a teen to self-help books as an adult struggling with mental …