The Face Reader

Mien Shiang is a 3,000-year-old Taoist practice that means literally face (mien) reading (shiang). In just moments, one can determine anyone’s Wu Xing-Five Element personality type — their character, behavior, and health potential — by analyzing their face. (More about Mien Shiang)

The Book

The Face Reader, by Patrician McCarthy, published by Dutton, is now available in bookstores and online. Learn more.

Patrician McCarthy on Business Week

Featured on businessweek.com, Patrician speaks with Senior Editor Suzanne Woolley about gaining insight into a customer or colleague by reading facial cues.


Patrician McCarthy

Patrician McCarthy

Interview

Listen to a podcast interview with Patrician on Penguin.com:

Nautilus Book Award

The Face Reader is a 2008 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner.


Site created by

Raven's Eye Design