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Title: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
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Manufacturer: Puddledancer Press
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| Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Puddledancer Press Simple, but Not (Usually) Simplistic | I received this book for free at a communication studies conference, and didn't think much of it. Then I started reading it.
The book is meant to be a handbook for carring on day to day communication with people in your life in a nonviolent way, which is defined as not passing judgment, making accusations, etc.
The downside? The formula the book describes can seem a bit cheesy and mechanical at first. The scripts suggested are fairly specific and involve some langauge that will strike many as sort of garden-variety touchy-feely stuff ("When you say that, what I hear you saying is that . . .").
But the underlying ideas about the importance of empathy, the unproductive nature of approaching communication (even argument) as adversarial, and the basic human decency that lies beneath the concepts are more important and can't be trivialized by what might seem like hokey language.
Thorough-going cynics will not enjoy the book, but others will find some new ideas (and reminders of some basic common sense) that are useful.
BTW, thre are a number of books that make some similar points, but do so using a martial arts analogy (which might seem odd, but is actually in keeping with the "nonviolent" ethos of this book). You might look at "Aikido for Everyday Life" and/or "Verbal Judo," particularly if "Nonviolent Communication" sounds like it's just a bit too, well, wussy for you.
| | Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Puddledancer Press The easiest and most effective interpersonal tool | Speaking Peace: Connecting With Others Through Non-Violent Communication
After years of reading spiritual self-help and self-awareness books and attending numerous trainings (all of which I found beneficial, to some degree) Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshal Rosenberg, brings me full circle. The tools and beliefs that served for well for my first 32 years of being me were no longer effective; they were not bad or wrong; they just no longer served. The other books and trainings were great and informative, but with the 4-Step NVC model I was able to realize results from day one.
The book is a quick read in an easy to understand format. There is no "nu-nu, na-na" terms or phrases that tend to turn off or alienate the spiritual initiate or layman. The 4-step model is easy to understand both in terms of everyday use and in underlying logic of why and how it works. One is able to put the process into use from day one; indeed from page one. Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life is not the thickest book in my personal library (248 pages) but it is definitely the most effective when it comes to interpersonal communications, bar none. | | Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Puddledancer Press A simple life-changing system | The book gives very simple but practical and easy-to-follow guidelines that will improve your life far beyond wxpectations. The systems for changing the structure and intentions of one's inner dialogs and one's communication with others are easy to learn and immediately bring greater clarity, peace and satisfaction to life.
Edith Best, EdD, author of Vaikuntha Children | | Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Puddledancer Press non violent comunication | | just an incredible book to have in everyone's household. just imagine if we all could communicate in more productive way without all of this chaos in relationships with spouses? children? family members? co-workers? Wow!! what a better place we would live in!!!!!!! | | Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Puddledancer Press A Book to Return To | | Wow. This book has helped me immensely in my personal relationships. By taking a step back from daily frustrations, disappointments, and stressors, and re-examining the purpose of my own and others' "needs," this book has helped me to listen more deeply, act more genuinely, and find acceptance in difficult situations. Rosenberg's done an amazing job in writing a clear, concise book that is helping bring more compassion and patience to the world. Well done! | | Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Puddledancer Press Book Description | Do you hunger for skills to improve the quality of your relationships, to deepen your sense of personal empowerment or to simply communicate more effectively? Unfortunately, for centuries our culture has taught us to think and speak in ways that can actually perpetuate conflict, internal pain and even violence. Nonviolent Communication partners practical skills with a powerful consciousness and vocabulary to help you get what you want peacefully.
In this internationally acclaimed text, Marshall Rosenberg offers insightful stories, anecdotes, practical exercises and role-plays that will dramatically change your approach to communication for the better. Discover how the language you use can strengthen your relationships, build trust, prevent conflicts and heal pain. Revolutionary, yet simple, NVC offers you the most effective tools to reduce violence and create peace in your life—one interaction at a time.
Over 150,000 copies sold and now available in 20 languages around the world. More than 250,000 people each year from all walks of life are learning these life-changing skills.
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