A review by katie_chandler
The Lost Art of Good Conversation: A Mindful Way to Connect with Others and Enrich Everyday Life by Sakyong Mipham

4.0

If you care about being a good listener and conversationalist, then I would say this is a good place to start. The chapters and topics don’t lend themselves well to audiobook format, unless you’re willing to pause frequently to ponder and self-evaluate. In general this book teaches mindfulness in the way we approach others and how we use words, which seems simple and obvious. Chapter 3 gives more specific conversation ideas. I’ll probably read this book again to absorb more through visual learning.

Though it was included in the text only as a side-note, I’m intrigued about the training of samurai warriors (including the art of flower arranging?) and would like to learn more.