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pineconek's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
This is basically "dang, I discovered emotional vulnerability and it's kind of neat" as a book.
I picked this up because I'm in a stage of my life where I'm actively trying to be less dismissive of people who don't share my world view. I find this really hard in the current social climate, where one (1) Bad Opinion can be used to dismiss someone as not worth listening to. I appreciated the ways in which this book cautioned against using these mental shortcuts.
As a side note: the author presents these ideas from the perspective of a hardened middle aged man, and I think other hardened middle aged men would benefit from reading this.
That said, a stronger book on the topic that I recommend to a more general audience is You're Not Listening, which gets quoted in this one. I think that "how to know a person" can be useful for people new to the idea of emotional vulnerability. A soft 2.5 stars on SG rounded down to 2 on GR.
I picked this up because I'm in a stage of my life where I'm actively trying to be less dismissive of people who don't share my world view. I find this really hard in the current social climate, where one (1) Bad Opinion can be used to dismiss someone as not worth listening to. I appreciated the ways in which this book cautioned against using these mental shortcuts.
As a side note: the author presents these ideas from the perspective of a hardened middle aged man, and I think other hardened middle aged men would benefit from reading this.
That said, a stronger book on the topic that I recommend to a more general audience is You're Not Listening, which gets quoted in this one. I think that "how to know a person" can be useful for people new to the idea of emotional vulnerability. A soft 2.5 stars on SG rounded down to 2 on GR.
rmkg's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
I think most people will find something in this book to be helpful and inspiring. Lots of different ideas about how to forge connections with others and how to be a better listener.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Suicide
danwhitch's review against another edition
reflective
4.0
Great concept & pretty easy listen. I found the book inspirational.
bkbookend's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
This was a delightful read. There was already a lot I knew, but it provided a great refresher for remaining genuine and open and in forming connections. I would recommend this for anyone who is looking to increase their connections and their effectiveness in conversation with others.
Favorite quote - “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family school community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen; to accurately know another person and to let them feel valued, heard and understood. That is at the heart of being a good person - the ultimate gift you can give to others and to yourself.”
Favorite quote - “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family school community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen; to accurately know another person and to let them feel valued, heard and understood. That is at the heart of being a good person - the ultimate gift you can give to others and to yourself.”