Games People Play by Eric Berne is a classic psychology book that reveals the unconscious psychological games people play in their daily interactions, often with self-destructive results, in order to gain recognition or shallow emotional satisfaction, and explains how we can become aware of these games so that we can build more authentic and satisfying relationships. The book is based on Transactional Analysis, which divides personality into three ‘Ego States’ (Parent, Adult, Child) and analyzes communication between these ego states. This book is a guide to understanding the ‘behind the scenes’ of human interaction, revealing the hidden motivations behind our words and actions, and offering a path to self-awareness and healthier relationships.