Art of Grey Area Thinking
Helping Young People Fight Extremism, Manipulation, and Abuse
Written By Jimmy Grey
Edited By Aby Richards
Cover Designed By Ulyana Dikhtyar
Illustrated By Dmytro Soloviov and Ulyana Dikhtyar
Self-Published by Jimmy Grey on June 6, 2023
Genre: Nonfiction hybrid; self-help, current events, memoir, personal philosophy, reference, notetaker
Content Warning: Strong language, sexual themes, violence, terrorism, genocide
Availability: Physical Copy in United States only, Ebook available worldwide, Free on Kindle Unlimited
Cover Showcase
This cover is designed by Ulyana Dikhtyar, who was a student living in in Kharkiv, Ukraine during the time. Kharkiv was 15 miles away from Russian front lines. As she was designing this cover, Ulyana endured missiles, rockets, and bombs falling all around her, as well as frequent blackouts and no running water.
Reader Reviews
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Jimmy's bold approach kicks conventional wisdom in the teeth and encourages readers to navigate life with resilience, adaptability, an open mind, and by harnessing those grey areas. Very highly recommended.
Reader's Favorite
This is one of the best books I've ever read. It provides enormous value in a simple, easy-to-receive way because of the writer's honesty and sense of humor.
Online Book Club
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Critical Thinking Made Easy
Learn an easy system to organize your thoughts when it comes analyzing complicated situations.
Jimmy takes you on a journey—including his personal stories and experiences—highlighting how toxic black-and-white thinking can be and delivering real value to his audience.
★★★★★
Encyclopedia of Manipulation Tactics And Counter Attacks
Learn how to spot and shut down psychological abuse, scam artists, extreme rhetoric, bad bosses, cult influence, bullying, controlling behavior, willful ignorance, entrapping questions, and more. Also, every tactic comes with a workspace where you can jot down thoughts and come up with your own genius tactics!
Reader Reviews
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"Grey breaks down weighty subjects like oppression, bullying, and emotional trauma into digestible, actionable insights, offering practical, relatable, and easy-to-apply advice for readers."
Award Winning Journalist, Goodreads
"With its focus on mental warfare and creative problem-solving, this book is an essential resource for educators, counselors, and anyone passionate about fostering critical thinking and combating harmful ideologies."
Goodreads
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How To Navigate Difficult Conversations In The Current Extreme Political Climate
Explore captivating visuals and heartfelt testimonials from readers.
"As someone who suffers myself, there’s a lot in here that really made me think, and really opened my eyes. Obviously you’re not a mental health professional - something you acknowledge in the book - but that doesn’t mean you aren’t helping people’s mental health!"
Author's Memoir
Many readers agree that the most exciting part of "Art of Grey Area Thinking" is Jimmy's short stories about his past experiences. They include his experience with combat sports, a fraternity brawl, surviving a mass shooting, escaping a cult, doing humanitarian work during the Ukraine war, and more.
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"This is one of those books that I wish I could have written myself. It is almost as though the author has given structure to my own way of thinking, and voiced all those nagging doubts in the back of my mind"
Author, Goodreads
"Hey, you rebels and rule-breakers, listen up! The Art of Grey Area Thinking is your secret weapon in a world gone mad with extremism. If you're sick of being forced to pick sides or shut up, this book is your escape hatch to a more enlightened mindset."
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