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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Listened to this on a long car ride -- hated the intro (I would have skipped it if I were reading the book -- it was just tedious!), but once the book moved into exploring its 5 main themes of hard conversations (Death, sex, money, family, & identity), I enjoyed it more. I'm a sucker for personal stories. There were times where I felt like the examples Sales chose didn't quite hit the mark. It might have been worthwhile to add a few more stories because sometimes the conclusions seemed reductive. Nonetheless, I felt there was valuable information and definitely support the idea of destigmatizing these topics.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Type of read: Commuter Read
What made me pick it up: Showed up on one of my suggested reads lists.
Overall rating: Like many of the "self-help" books I read, I'm not sure this one says anything I didn't already know...but it does reiterate important aspects and viewpoints that could be used to best approach difficult conversations with anyone from acquaintances to family. I appreciated the honesty and stories included in the book and didn't find it overly critical or holier than thou. I would recommend it for those looking for reassurance of the conversational approach to hard topics in their personal or professional life.
It took me an extended time to finish this book because I let my library loan lapse multiple times and had to wait for it to become available again. This was not due to the content/interest in the book, more because it's in high demand and I have a bad habit of checking out more books than I can finish in my allotted time.
What made me pick it up: Showed up on one of my suggested reads lists.
Overall rating: Like many of the "self-help" books I read, I'm not sure this one says anything I didn't already know...but it does reiterate important aspects and viewpoints that could be used to best approach difficult conversations with anyone from acquaintances to family. I appreciated the honesty and stories included in the book and didn't find it overly critical or holier than thou. I would recommend it for those looking for reassurance of the conversational approach to hard topics in their personal or professional life.
It took me an extended time to finish this book because I let my library loan lapse multiple times and had to wait for it to become available again. This was not due to the content/interest in the book, more because it's in high demand and I have a bad habit of checking out more books than I can finish in my allotted time.
Okay book. Would have given it 3.5 stars. The book is basically written into sections, talking about end of life or having the talk how to express sympathy saying the right thing, not being inconsiderate.
Talk about relationships - sex, money etc. Some personal etc.
Talk about relationships - sex, money etc. Some personal etc.
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I loved this book! Probably at least a bit influenced by my work as a therapist but I think it's a validating resource nonetheless. Great examples of how to discuss challenging things Ina variety of contexts.
Chapters on death and sex were my favourites.
TW: sexual assault and pregnancy lost.
The latter topic was jarring when it came up but, at least in the first discussion point surrounding pregnancy loss, it resonated with me and my experience. It was also… validating. But that’s all I’ll say here.
Also, I really need to read It’s OK that you’re not OK by Megan Devine. Her contribution to the death chapter was one of my favourite parts of the book.
TW: sexual assault and pregnancy lost.
The latter topic was jarring when it came up but, at least in the first discussion point surrounding pregnancy loss, it resonated with me and my experience. It was also… validating. But that’s all I’ll say here.
Also, I really need to read It’s OK that you’re not OK by Megan Devine. Her contribution to the death chapter was one of my favourite parts of the book.