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A review by mrsdragon
What to Say Next by Sarah Nannery, Larry Nannery
4.0
This book was like several wrapped into one.
The business advice...probably most useful for new grads, or those still flummoxed by work place social expectations. Things like breaking down the power dynamics in your management chain and how to maintain control in meetings. Not super relevant to me at the moment, but full of useful advice.
The relationship advice...Nannery says most of her advice comes from another book, which is sadly not available as an audiobook but I'm gunna need to read it stat because this section was extremely relatable.
The parenting advice...I have some quibbles here...Nannery discusses "natural consequences" several times, but what she describes are not natural, they are still adult imposed. Logical consequences, not natural. Her advice is more humane than many parenting approaches out there but is still painfully rooted in behavioralism. Setting that aside, her larger arguments are sound and compassionate (meet kids where they are, have realistic expectations, set them up for success, take them seriously, understand that it's "can't" not "won't").
I really enjoyed her writing. Her examples are specific and detailed, direct and factual. No vague handwaving leaving you to guess wtaf she is nattering on about. The asides from her husband were charming and showed a deep empathy for and appreciation of his wife that was sweet to read.
Enjoyable and well worth the read.
The business advice...probably most useful for new grads, or those still flummoxed by work place social expectations. Things like breaking down the power dynamics in your management chain and how to maintain control in meetings. Not super relevant to me at the moment, but full of useful advice.
The relationship advice...Nannery says most of her advice comes from another book, which is sadly not available as an audiobook but I'm gunna need to read it stat because this section was extremely relatable.
The parenting advice...I have some quibbles here...Nannery discusses "natural consequences" several times, but what she describes are not natural, they are still adult imposed. Logical consequences, not natural. Her advice is more humane than many parenting approaches out there but is still painfully rooted in behavioralism. Setting that aside, her larger arguments are sound and compassionate (meet kids where they are, have realistic expectations, set them up for success, take them seriously, understand that it's "can't" not "won't").
I really enjoyed her writing. Her examples are specific and detailed, direct and factual. No vague handwaving leaving you to guess wtaf she is nattering on about. The asides from her husband were charming and showed a deep empathy for and appreciation of his wife that was sweet to read.
Enjoyable and well worth the read.