A cult book on the psychology of human relationships from Eric Berne, the founder of transactional analysis. Berne's system is designed to free people from the influence of life scripts that program their behavior, teach them to play less in their relationships with themselves and others, find true freedom, and encourage personal growth. This book offers advice on understanding the nature of human communication, the motives behind their own and others' actions, and the causes of conflict. According to the author, each of our destinies is largely determined in early childhood, but in adulthood, it can be fully realized and controlled by a person if they so choose. It was with the publication of this international bestseller that a psychological boom began in our country, when millions of people suddenly realized that psychology could be incredibly interesting and that it could be used to understand a great deal about themselves and others.