Handwriting Reveals You Strokes of Uncommon Personalites [Paperback]

Josh Batchelder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2003

A humorous non-fiction narrative about interesting people and their life situations, their occupations, character flaws, talents, and compatibility issues, drawing from dramatic writing stroke samples collected over three decades.

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About the Author

Josh Batchelder, CGA, AB, Since 1976, has performed expert handwriting analysis services for businesses and individuals. Trained and Certified (1976) by the International Graphoanalysis Society, he is Vice President of the Southern Chapter, Columbia, So. Carolina. At Harvard University his field of concentration was Social and Personality Psychology. Since 2000, he has been entertaining and educating Cruise Ship audiences with his signature two minute profile analysis of subjects' dominant personality traits as seen in their writing strokes. Using laser pointer he spots subjects' personality traits found in their specific writing strokes projected onto a screen. Experience: Since 1976, handwriting analysis services as Analyst, Author, Teacher, and lecturer: Consultant to business for both Employee Selection and Career Cultivation; plus, conventions, trade shows and entertainment. For individuals, Brief and Comprehensive Personality Profiles; reports that offer suggestions for change and growth, as a Career Coach; also Business and Personal Compatibility studies. In-depth reports may rate subjects' traits on a scale of one to ten, according to the writing strokes/personality traits frequency of appearance and their intensity; Intensifying or Reductive trait influences are then applied to describe resultant categories of Mental and Emotional processes, Forces-to-Achieve, Integrity, Sociability, Fears, Escapes, and Aptitudes.Other Experience/Training/Certifications: Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU); Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). Atlanta Chapter, Society of Financial Service Professionals (22 years). Certified Toastmaster TM International. Northlake-DeKalb Kiwanis International (16 years) Programs. U.S. Air Force Lt/Colonel (Retired) combined 5000 flying hours as Radar Jet Intercept Officer; Worldwide Airlift Missions as Chief Wing Navigator. Civil Air Patrol Pilot (instrument rated) and Aerospace Education

Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (September 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412007488
• ISBN-13: 978-1412007481
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,332,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handwriting Reveals You: Strokes of Uncommon Personalities, November 18, 2003

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Audrey Dixon (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handwriting Reveals You Strokes of Uncommon Personalites (Paperback)

Colorful characters and the author's benevolent interest in their failures, foibles, and successes are among the special qualities of this book. Nancy Elizabeth Sephton, Editor and Author, Berkeley, California

I found Mr. Batchelder's presentation through example to be both instructional and entertaining. As a student of handwriting analysis I found that I absorbed the principles without even trying. Mike Goodman, Bike Shop Owner, Atlanta, Georgia

This is an ideal book for the novice in handwriting analysis. The chapter titles are clever and grabs attention. The traits in bold type makes it easy to identify in the appendices. The book is fun to read and easy to follow. Most importantly, it is accurate. Elois S. Barrett, C.G.A. Certified Graphoanalyst (1973, Columbia, South Carolina

This unique collection of handwriting specimens and their accompanying analyses will provide, for those new this art, a fascinating inside look at the theory and complexity of the art of handwriting analysis. Helen Harvey, Well known Atlanta, Georgia Potter and Artist

The author, Joshua Batchelder...ever a gregarious, optimistic, and enthusiastic student of human behavior, gathers a book full of interesting people and makes them even more interesting by his careful attention to their unique personalities as revealed through their handwriting. Helen Harvey, Well known Atlanta, Georgia Potter and Artist

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Informative & Entertaining Book, February 28, 2004

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Jana Oliver "Jana" (Norcross, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handwriting Reveals You Strokes of Uncommon Personalites (Paperback)

Ever wonder if your business partner is on the up and up? Is that fellow you're dating for real or does he possess other traits that might not be so pleasing? Josh Batchelder's book delves into the mysteries of graphology, the unique science of handwriting analysis.

The book is made richer by the use of real life examples. The author guides you through each handwriting sample and teaches you how perform a mini-analysis based on certain common traits. The handwriting samples range from the humorous to the extremely blunt (Parking Lot Rage). You'll learn the basics of Stroke Direction, Global/Universal Traits and the myriad of information you can glean just from the letter "T."

I recommend the book as an entertaining and educational read.