Author: Peter Dennis, See Bio.
Publisher: CAPCO International
ISBN: 0-9698926-4-0
2004
HANDWRITING
ANALYSIS:
An Adventure in
Self-Discovery, Third Edition
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Author: Peter Dennis, See Bio. Publisher: CAPCO International ISBN: 0-9698926-4-0 2004 |
The Third Edition Table of Contents Reviews From The Critics Excerpts From Chapters 4 and 5 How to Order This Book
This book explains all you need to know about handwriting analysis in order to produce a comprehensive profile of anyone’s personality. It is clear, straightforward and easy to follow. This book is used extensively in Canada, The United States, and The United Kingdom. It is frequently used as a companion to introductory courses and it is an excellent reference for the experienced analyst.
In chapter ten, 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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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This is a teaching book. Its easy-to-follow format provides a sound introduction to the subject, 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.
1. How to Use This Book............................................................................................................................................1
2. Some Frequently-Asked Questions .........................................................................................................................5
3. The Emotions .......................................................................................................................................................19
4. Thinking................................................................................................................................................................27
5. 75 Personality Traits.............................................................................................................................................35
6. Producing an Analysis.........................................................................................................................................113
7. Emotional Intelligence..........................................................................................................................................121
8. Relationships and Compatibility...........................................................................................................................131
9. Kids, Teachers and Parents.................................................................................................................................143
10. Signs of Potential Danger and Dishonesty..........................................................................................................163
11. Glossary...........................................................................................................................................................193
12. Bibliography......................................................................................................................................................203
13. Index ...............................................................................................................................................................207
"Congratulations on a nicely written manuscript. At The International Graphoanalysis Society, we all agree that this manual is an excellent informational tool and we are pleased to be recommending and promoting it to our members as a companion to our introductory program, The Eight Basic Steps to Graphoanalysis." Kathleen Kusta, President, The International Graphoanalysis Society, Chicago, Illinois.
" Interested in Handwriting analysis? This book will give you an excellent foundation on which to build your knowledge and get comfortable doing analysis. Great for the fledgling analyst and a wonderful resource text for the established analyst." Elaine Charal, Master Graphoanalyst, President and Owner of Positive Strokes.
Having just finished teaching an accredited Ontario College, Introductory
course in Handwriting Analysis to mostly Law and Security students, I can say
that the choice of using Peter Dennis’s book, Handwriting Analysis, An
Adventure in Self-discovery, as our main reference text was a resounding
success. The students said they liked the book and found it easy to read and
understand; and from the dogged-eared look of some of them by the end of the
course – proved that they were well read. Paul Boivin, Certified Handwriting Analyst, NLP Trainer, President of
Paul D. Boivin + Associates.
If you want a clear and organized introduction to this amazing subject, this is the book for you. I teach this subject and my students report that this book is easy to understand, comprehensive and a great reference that they refer to frequently. Mary Ann Matthews, owner of handwriting.ca and Past President of the Ontario Chapter of the International Graphoanalysis Society.
Handwriting Analysis: An Adventure in Self Discovery is, as Peter describes it, truly “an adventure in self-discovery.” The material is a clear and concise basic course in handwriting analysis. The organization is excellent; I particularly like how each characteristic is interpreted, both in its positive and negative aspects. Too, the various worksheets provided are excellent tools that facilitate interpretation. As well, the sections on kids and the signs of dishonesty are priceless additions. A valuable addition is the section on determining emotional intelligence, an often ignored, but very important understanding of self and of others. This book is one of the several books that I keep within reach and use quite frequently when I’m when I’m doing an analysis. Len Ryan, Vice President of the Ontario Chapter of the International Graphoanalysis Society.
I can’t say enough about this book. Being very basic, it is terrific as
a guide to my beginner course. It is clear and concise, and very easy for
non-handwriting analysts to understand. In addition, it covers different
subjects such as compatibility in relationships, children and how we can help
them learn and develop, as well as learning about our emotional intelligence.
Included in this book are many traits that are defined in our personality.
It’s a book that I keep going back to as I attempt to learn more about the
human personality. Very fascinating. Donna Browning, President of the Ontario Chapter of the International
Graphoanalysis Society.
"Here is a beautifully and clearly structured book which gives the reader insight into some aspects of handwriting analysis. It is both instructive and entertaining. For each personality trait Peter Dennis gives a positive and a negative meaning, a truly wise approach reminding us that we can use every one of our faculties either for good or for evil." Edith Leslie, Certified Graphologist
"At last - a serious look at handwriting analysis for the lay person. Clear, concise,, and packed with valuable information. A fine resource." Ann Marie Fish, Special Education Teacher
Peter Dennis's book on Handwriting Analysis is excellent. Easy to use, with clear examples and concise explanations. A great resource and one I would not be without. I recommend it highly. Cathy Weeks, Secretary of the Ontario Chapter of the International Graphoanalysis Society.
" Here is a concise and well organized manual with a ready-to-use analysis worksheet" Patrick Flynn, Master Graphoanalyst, Past President Of The Ontario Chapter of The International Graphoanalysis Society.
"Many readers may find this an entertaining and thought-provoking introduction."" Ray Brilling's mini reviews, Canadian H.R. Reporter, The National Journal of Human Resource Management
"Recommended Reading" Homemaker Magazine, Summer 1998
Excerpts From Chapters 4 and 5
Chapter Four:
Realistically,
no two people think in exactly the same way but there are some overall styles of
thinking that handwriting analysis can identify. For our purposes there are four
broad categories or styles of thinking: cumulative, investigative, exploratory
and comprehensive. Few of us rely exclusively on any one style, yet for most of
us one style is dominant. Let’s look at each of them.
Cumulative
Thinking:
These thinkers
are builders. They like to build one fact or idea upon another until enough are
gathered to reach a conclusion. Although these folks appear to be slower than
other thinkers, this is no reflection on intelligence (Thomas Edition’s
writing indicated this style of thinking). They are careful, they don’t jump
to conclusions and, in the thinking world, they might be characterized as the
tortoises because they often win the race by being right.
Cumulative
thinking is identified in the writing by m’s and n’s that are wide and have
rounded tops, much like the ones that were taught in elementary school. Usually
these structures are accompanied by broad R’s and wide circle letters. Here
are some examples:
Investigative
Thinking:
These people
want to know all about everything that has been discovered. They want to know
how things work, what makes them tick and why.
Investigative
thinking is found in the writing where the tops of m’s and n’s are more
pointed than rounded and where the m’s and n’s are not as wide as in
cumulative thinking. Slender, sharp
tops indicate the writer’s willingness to probe deeply into a subject,
whereas, m’s and n’s that are wider at the base line and more rounded at the
top indicate less interest in deep inquiry.
Here are some
examples of investigative writing. Example A shows the writing of someone
interested in learning about a subject in depth. Example B shows interest in
learning enough to be conversant or to satisfy short–term needs and C shows
casual curiosity.
A
B
C
You
will notice that examples A, B and C all have sharp points on the tops.
Investigative thinking, although very often this way, can also have tops that
are slightly rounded. When rounded tops appear on investigative writing, the
mounds on the m’s and n’s must be much narrower than the wider cumulative
strokes, like so:
Exploratory
Thinking:
As
the investigative thinkers want to know about things that are known or
discovered, exploratory thinkers want to know about the unknown. For example, an
investigator might want to know all about dentistry and an explorer might want
to discover the origin of the universe. As well, explorers usually want to find
out things for themselves. Tell them the paint is wet and they will want to
touch it.
Exploratory
thinking is indicated in the handwriting much like investigative thinking. The
difference is that the tops of the m’s and n’s rise above the tops of the
other lower–case letters. Here is an illustration to show the difference:
Investigative
Exploratory
Comprehensive
Thinking:
This
is sometimes referred to as keen or quick comprehension. These are fast
thinkers, they catch on quickly and they are bright. If the cumulative thinkers
are the tortoises of the thinking world, then these are the hares. When you are
in mid–explanation of something, they are saying or thinking: “Yeah, yeah,
I’ve got it.” The ironic thing is that sometimes they haven’t “got
it.” They can be hasty in reaching conclusions and, although they may be very
bright, they can sometimes be careless and jump to a wrong one.
Comprehensive
thinking is seen in retraced upstrokes on m’s and n’s. These structures
often look like u’s or w’s and are needle–like in appearance. Here are
some examples:
As stated above,
most people have one predominant thinking style. However it is not uncommon to
see more than one style in a writer’s script. The good news is that the more
thinking styles one has, the more different ways one can approach mental
challenges. People with more than one style are often better problem-solvers.
There is more
that handwriting analysis can tell us about thinking than just thinking styles.
How we process information, make evaluations and sort out the important from the
unimportant is called analytical ability.
Analytical ability causes us to pause and evaluate as we think and thus arrive
at conclusions that are more sound and accurate.
Wedges
that point downward to the base line in m’s and n’s are indicative of
analytical ability. As the wedge becomes sharper, the analysis becomes more
penetrating. To fully qualify, the
wedges must have no retracing and they must meet the base line. In the three
examples that follow, only A demonstrates analytical ability; B does not touch
the base line and C is retraced.
A
B
C
Another
aspect of thinking is fluidity. This is a quality that you can recognize when
you are in its presence. You see it in dance, athletics, speech and many other
areas of activity. It happens when things are going smoothly and gracefully and
when changes can be made quickly and easily, without missing a beat. Wayne
Gretzky is a fluid skater, Karen Kain is a fluid dancer, Pierre Trudeau can be a
fluid orator. When they are “on,” they make it look easy. They glide, it’s
beautiful. You know what I mean.
Well,
it’s the same with thinking. The ideas come steadily and they flow easily, one
into the other, there’s no hesitation. Some people have this gift and the rest
of us may experience it on occasion.
In
handwriting, fluidity of thought is
seen in figure–eight strokes, typically, in g’s, f’s
s’s, and you can find it where one letter flows smoothly into the next.
An example would be a t–bar that becomes the lead–in to an h in the word
the. Here are some fluidity strokes:
When you put a
few basic traits together and develop
a conclusion from the composite, you have an evaluated trait. This book is not going to deal with evaluated
traits but for one exception. It’s called intellectual
efficiency. It is an indication
of how well an individual uses his or her mental capacity. It is not intelligence
but it is somewhat dependent on intelligence.
The elements
making up this evaluated trait are: comprehensive thinking, intuitiveness,
creativity, attention to detail, decisiveness, fluidity of thought, as well as
challenging goals and a strong sense of purpose (willpower).
All of these basic traits are easily discernible in handwriting and most
are explained in chapter five.
You can imagine
that if an individual possesses all of these basic traits, it would follow that
he/she is an efficient thinker. I wanted to use this example not only to point
out that there is more to thinking than what’s been covered so far, but to
show how an evaluated trait works and how it is possible to combine a number of
basic traits and come to a larger conclusion.
A final note on
thinking. People think differently in different circumstances. We saw before
that, generally speaking, higher, sharper wedges mean deeper and more penetrating
thinking. Wouldn’t it then follow that, generally speaking, lower or more
shallow wedges point to rather superficial thinking?
Not necessarily. When many people are in a hurry, their writing tends to flatten out. Also, when you have a lot of boring or repetitive writing to do, you tend to get sloppy and shallow. My point here is that an artful analyst would consider these possibilities and perhaps conclude that, temporarily, this writer was either hurried, bored, not paying much attention or in a somewhat superficial mood.
As analysts, it
is important that we get a sample of the writer’s typical script so that our
analysis will be truly representative of the writer.
Chapter Five:
This
section introduces the reader to seventy–five different personality traits.
Each trait is defined and then described in three ways that it can show itself
positively and three ways in which it might manifest negatively. This is
followed by an explanation and an illustration of how the trait can be
identified. Here are two of these traits
ACQUISITIVENESS
Concept:
A desire
or urge to acquire, obtain or possess. The objects of acquisitiveness may be
tangible or intangible, and they can include knowledge or ideas as well as
material possessions.
Positively
Directed:
• Collecting
stamps, coins, antiques, etc.
• Taking
courses to acquire more knowledge.
• Owning an
extensive library.
Negatively
Directed:
• Fraud,
embezzlement, shoplifting, etc.
• Desiring
things that are beyond one’s reach.
• Greed,
avarice, selfishness.
Indication:
Hooks found at
the beginning of a stroke. Usually they are found at the beginning of a word.
Sometimes they are found within a word. As the object of the acquisitiveness
becomes more important to the writer the hooks become larger.
Illustrations:
AGGRESSIVENESS
Concept:
A driving force
or energy directed towards the achievement of a goal. It can involve unprovoked
attack and domination of others.
Positively
Directed:
•
Employing strong initiative to accomplish a task.
•
Using proactive, legal tactics in a sporting event.
•
Strongly taking the initiative in an advertising campaign.
Negatively
Directed:
• Launching an
unprovoked attack on another country.
• Cut-throat
competition in business.
• Physically
or verbally attacking another individual.
Indication:
A strong move of
the upstroke that breaks sharply away from the downstroke and drives up and to
the right. Found below the base line, in f, g, j, p, q and y.
Illustrations:
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