Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation

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Summary: How to Stay Sane
Review: After you read Dr. Schenk's book, you will understand why I cannot tell you that you "should" read "Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation." However, if you read this book, you will forever re-examine your conversations both with yourself and with others, especially conversations with those people most important to you.

"Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation" is a delight to read. Although it is a quick, easy read, you will discover that you will use the information in this book forever. Dr.Schenk explains the pitfalls of the use of many of the more common ways of conversing with people. He offers explanations as to why these conversations with people, including our children or spouse, backfire. By internalizing his suggestions, you may find that you are still talking sanely among the members of your family!
The cartoons provide such everyday examples of how easily we can mess up when we are trying to accomplish just the opposite! This book is a great buy--if you can internalize his messages you will save yourself hours of wondering "what did I say that was so wrong that the opposite of what I intended is what happened?" Buy a copy of his book, sit down, and enjoy Dr. Schenk's easy-to-understand explanations of how we make relationships so difficult.
Straightforward text. Great examples given. Sense of humor, which we all need when we are trying to relate to those dearest to us. Buy it. Read it. Buy copies for all your relatives and friends for gifts! Great things come in small packages!!

Rating:
Summary: How to Stay Sane
Review: After you read Dr. Schenk's book, you will understand why I cannot tell you that you "should" read "Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation." However, if you read this book, you will forever re-examine your conversations both with yourself and with others, especially conversations with those people most important to you.

"Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation" is a delight to read. Although it is a quick, easy read, you will discover that you will use the information in this book forever. Dr.Schenk explains the pitfalls of the use of many of the more common ways of conversing with people. He offers explanations as to why these conversations with people, including our children or spouse, backfire. By internalizing his suggestions, you may find that you are still talking sanely among the members of your family!
The cartoons provide such everyday examples of how easily we can mess up when we are trying to accomplish just the opposite! This book is a great buy--if you can internalize his messages you will save yourself hours of wondering "what did I say that was so wrong that the opposite of what I intended is what happened?" Buy a copy of his book, sit down, and enjoy Dr. Schenk's easy-to-understand explanations of how we make relationships so difficult.
Straightforward text. Great examples given. Sense of humor, which we all need when we are trying to relate to those dearest to us. Buy it. Read it. Buy copies for all your relatives and friends for gifts! Great things come in small packages!!

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Summary: Finally!! An ANSWER to parents' questions.
Review: As a family therapist, I readily and heartily recommend this book to my clients.

It is an excellent resource for parents and ANYONE who wishes to improve communication skills. Its enjoyable, lighthearted style makes it easy to read; even teens may want to read this book (as long as their parents aren't looking).

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Summary: Finally!! An ANSWER to parents' questions.
Review: As a family therapist, I readily and heartily recommend this book to my clients.

It is an excellent resource for parents and ANYONE who wishes to improve communication skills. Its enjoyable, lighthearted style makes it easy to read; even teens may want to read this book (as long as their parents aren't looking).

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Summary: If Only I Had Had This Book When My Kids Were Young!
Review: I wish that I had had "Great Ways To Sabotage a Good Conversation" when my kids were young! Dr. Schenk's advice would have made life easier for all. Also, I have found this book helpful in talking with the preschoolers whom I teach.
In addition, it is never to late to change your interactions with your children and your spouse. Then, you can hope that your children will learn Dr. Schenk's lessons and use them with their future spouses and children.
All new parents need to read this book. When you buy that "new baby" card, give a great gift: "Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation." This is the only book that a new mother will have time to read! By the time the baby is speaking, the new parents may have been reprogrammed! An easier time will be had by all!!

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Summary: If Only I Had Had This Book When My Kids Were Young!
Review: I wish that I had had "Great Ways To Sabotage a Good Conversation" when my kids were young! Dr. Schenk's advice would have made life easier for all. Also, I have found this book helpful in talking with the preschoolers whom I teach.
In addition, it is never to late to change your interactions with your children and your spouse. Then, you can hope that your children will learn Dr. Schenk's lessons and use them with their future spouses and children.
All new parents need to read this book. When you buy that "new baby" card, give a great gift: "Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation." This is the only book that a new mother will have time to read! By the time the baby is speaking, the new parents may have been reprogrammed! An easier time will be had by all!!

Rating:
Summary: If Only I Had Had This Book When My Kids Were Young!
Review: I wish that I had had "Great Ways To Sabotage a Good Conversation" when my kids were young! Dr. Schenk's advice would have made life easier for all. Also, I have found this book helpful in talking with the preschoolers whom I teach.
In addition, it is never to late to change your interactions with your children and your spouse. Then, you can hope that your children will learn Dr. Schenk's lessons and use them with their future spouses and children.
All new parents need to read this book. When you buy that "new baby" card, give a great gift: "Great Ways to Sabotage a Good Conversation." This is the only book that a new mother will have time to read! By the time the baby is speaking, the new parents may have been reprogrammed! An easier time will be had by all!!

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Summary: A Must Read
Review: If you have ever felt frustrated with the amount of time you spend arguing with a spouse, child, co-worker or friend, I highly recommend this book. Writing with clarity and humor, Dr. Schenk reveals how seemingly subtle changes in the words we use make a big difference in how our messages are received by others. The point is that we all want to be heard, especially by those closest to us. We don't realize how the way we communicate often prevents this from happening. Instead, our conversations spin off into defense and counter-attacks. Highlighting at least ten different ways this can happen, anyone could find at least a few ways (if not more) to improve their ability to be heard - and to listen - by reading Dr. Schenk's book. The time saved in less arguing makes this book a must read. I plan to keep it as a reference, and will reread it every so often.

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Summary: It is the little things that count!
Review: This is a quick, powerful read, that can make big differences in how you communicate. In Dr. Schenk's book he discusses little language changes that can facilitate big conversational changes. This book can help you with managing subordinates, parenting children, and building great relationships. I already knew about most of the concepts in the book, AND it was still a great review. (You will have to read the book to see why I capitalized the word AND).