Speaking Peace: Connecting With Others Through Non-Violent Communication

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Summary: Great message horrible singing
Review: Marshall Rosenberg has a lot of important information to offer about resolving differences peacefully and removing the attitudes within ourselves that give rise to violent disputes. I do think though, that this information is better spoken than sung (at least by Mr Rosenberg, who has a lovely speaking voice but a very distracting singing one!). No doubt the little ditties that he sings are intended as useful mnemonics for what he is saying on the tape, but I found them difficult to listen to. In my opinion, his book, Nonviolent Communication does a great job of introducing his way of thinking and the communication techniques that result from that. I find his suggestions quite useful in learning how to treat my children with more respect and in making them aware that we all have needs and that we must train ourselves to hear other people's needs, sometimes in spite of what they are saying. If you already have his book, skip this tape. If you have neither the book nor the tape, buy the book!