Mistakes were made (but not by me) / Tavris, Carol

Two distinguished psychologists look at the role of self-justification in human life, explaining how and why we create fictions that absolve us of responsibility and restore our belief in our intelligence, moral rectitude, and correctness; assess the potential repercussions of such a course of action; and reveal how it can be overcome.

Reveals how the brain is wired for self-justification, which prevents people from taking responsibility for their own actions, and explains how people can overcome the destructive trend and learn to take charge of their life.