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mooching's review against another edition
3.0
The book felt more like "The Art of emotionally vulnerable gatherings." Definitely felt like a through line is that important and memorable gatherings require deep connection and guiding that through emotion vulnerability. Admittedly, being vulnerable does lead to deeper connections, but I don't feel like I need to talk about "what love means to me" or etc in a dinner party with my friends. Examples given also felt a bit pretentious.
dreahreyna's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
jcstokes95's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
Priya Parker’s book is half guide, half manifesto on how you ought to be bringing folks together to create more meaning in your life. If you are a person who thinks about the death of the third place, how to get folks to stop staring at phone during dinners out, or where you should put the coats then this book is for you. Because, I’d argue, it’s kind of for everyone. Parker covers everything from the importance of venue to invite lists to kindling conversation…and also how to get people to GTFO…kindly.
I must say, I knew this one was going to hit for me when early on, she discussed her dislike of “chill”. It hit me right in the soul, because I hate it too. The kind of affected coolness that mainly just implies to guests that you don’t care and that they can do whatever they want. Parker’s ideas may seem pushy, but I think they build connection in ways that your regular “chilled” event never could. And that is what everyone nowadays says they’re lacking.
Connection, an antidote to our loneliness epidemic, takes effort to build. And Parker’s got a plan for how you can start in ANY kind of gathering, big or small. Plus, some fairly interesting examples from her own experience to drive her point home.
emmieli_'s review against another edition
Got laid off and lost motivation. Will add this back soon!
jnfilippelli's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe 3.5 ⭐️
I read this in preparation for hosting a state-wide conference. I also happened to be planning a 6-year-old unicorn birthday party at the same time. I was shocked at how much could apply to so many different facets of life. Not only as one who likes to host, but also as a teacher, there is so much to take from this book. From how to set the purpose of your gathering to the boundaries and responsibilities you have as a host to the intentional closing you have beyond a "thank you" for coming, this book offers lots to consider.
The examples given were entertaining, but many were not praticial. It's definitely a privileged view.
I read this in preparation for hosting a state-wide conference. I also happened to be planning a 6-year-old unicorn birthday party at the same time. I was shocked at how much could apply to so many different facets of life. Not only as one who likes to host, but also as a teacher, there is so much to take from this book. From how to set the purpose of your gathering to the boundaries and responsibilities you have as a host to the intentional closing you have beyond a "thank you" for coming, this book offers lots to consider.
The examples given were entertaining, but many were not praticial. It's definitely a privileged view.