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kmk95's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
frankly, i think anyone would benefit from reading this book. this is absolutely the kind of book that as soon as you start reading and someone mentions anything about a party, conference, etc you're gonna say "have you read the art of gathering?"
not everyone's cup of tea but it was VERY much my cup of tea, i was nodding along the whole read and enjoying the way she makes her case for the way to bring people together. gathering in community is so precious, let's be intentional about it!!!!!!!
not everyone's cup of tea but it was VERY much my cup of tea, i was nodding along the whole read and enjoying the way she makes her case for the way to bring people together. gathering in community is so precious, let's be intentional about it!!!!!!!
emilywehner's review against another edition
3.0
This was a great book to help me rethink gatherings. I loved all of her examples and stories.
shelbs888's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
kayexplores's review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book a few months ago, and reference the best practices in my mind all the time. I specifically remember getting cut in an unruly ski lift line, and thinking about how the ski resort was failing in its host duty to save guests from other guests. This book also encouraged ideas I already felt about wanting to change status quo events like traditional marriage ceremonies. Overall, this book is so needed in the world - I loved it & will be referencing for years to come.
calebmatthews's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot. Here are some notes I made of my favorite parts:
The art of gathering
Court in Brooklyn red hook
Page one nyt meeting
More specific meetups more successful
Tea - how is this gathering different from future gatherings
Tips on finding purpose
Zoom out
Drill baby drill - why are you doing what you’re doing
What problem does your gathering solve
What do you want to be different because you gathered
Exclusion - By closing the door you create the room
Who Fit and fulfill the purpose of the gathering
8-12 people intimate
30 party
150 still see everyone (Dunbar tribe number)
The environment
The chateau principle
Displacement
Chill is you caring for you masquerading as you caring for them
Generous authority - exerting authority for the GUESTS ( ex Alamo drafthouse) - how long do you wait?
Capotes masked party
Pop up rules
Dine on blanc
Pop up etiquete (late push ups)
Prepping people for a gathering (sleep no more)
Sprout stories
An invitation to intimacy but depth is a choice (swimming pool)
Good controversy
Heat map (what avoiding that don’t think they are avoiding- sacred cows - what goes unsaid - what protecting and why)
Closing
The art of gathering
Court in Brooklyn red hook
Page one nyt meeting
More specific meetups more successful
Tea - how is this gathering different from future gatherings
Tips on finding purpose
Zoom out
Drill baby drill - why are you doing what you’re doing
What problem does your gathering solve
What do you want to be different because you gathered
Exclusion - By closing the door you create the room
Who Fit and fulfill the purpose of the gathering
8-12 people intimate
30 party
150 still see everyone (Dunbar tribe number)
The environment
The chateau principle
Displacement
Chill is you caring for you masquerading as you caring for them
Generous authority - exerting authority for the GUESTS ( ex Alamo drafthouse) - how long do you wait?
Capotes masked party
Pop up rules
Dine on blanc
Pop up etiquete (late push ups)
Prepping people for a gathering (sleep no more)
Sprout stories
An invitation to intimacy but depth is a choice (swimming pool)
Good controversy
Heat map (what avoiding that don’t think they are avoiding- sacred cows - what goes unsaid - what protecting and why)
Closing
madipf's review against another edition
1.0
So cheesey... it felt like ice breaker/youth group energy.