If it is so Good to Talk, Why is it so Hard?
Rediscovering the Power of Conversation
by Ian A. Marsh
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Pub Date 28 Apr 2019 | Archive Date 1 Jul 2019
Troubador Publishing Limited | Matador
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Description
‘Talk to them.’ ‘Have the conversation.’ ‘You have to tell them.’
We have probably all been there, whether it was the advice of someone close to us, or our own inner voice.
It is always good advice, but some conversations are hard. We just cannot get the words out. Or we try our best but someone gets angry, or defensive, and it all goes horribly wrong. Maybe we think we got our point across, but it turns out that no-one was listening. Or, perhaps, that was us?
What would life be like if feeling understood – by your family, by your colleagues, by your friends, even by those you strongly disagree with – was a regular experience?
If it is so Good to Talk, Why is it so Hard? brings together the latest neuroscientific research, ancient wisdom and the author’s own experience of helping families through their hardest conversations. It explores why those shutters come down so easily and, through a series of guided reflections, shows us how we can rediscover the power of conversation.
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781838599171 |
| PRICE | US$7.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Sophie L, Reviewer
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Very informative and relatable, it was easy for the reader to make the most and put into practice what was being relayed.
As a upcoming graduate most of what was being said was easy to relate to and I can already see a benefit in my social circles due to reading this book.
I have already recommended this book to many of my friends (students) as I feel there are some interesting points that can be taken away from it.
This is a book that everyone should have on their bookshelf and can delve into whenever they feel they need a prompt. 100% a book I would pick up again and again and recommend to others.
Reviewer 461134
This book is more based around life experience and research. I think the author did a really good breaking every point down. From this book, you will take a step back and self-evaluate your communication skill.
Reviewer 563654
Good book.Quite helpful. Will try to do better in all types of communications and conversation from now on....
Darya Y, Reviewer
Nice book to get your head around different communication obstacles. I like that author provides a lot of life examples based on own experience. This makes the book very personal. Many cultural moments are covered as well. Nice a relaxed reading.
Leann H, Reviewer
A very well-crafted and researched read on what communication is so difficult. Ian Marsh makes a great point that we shouldn't be so surprised that it's difficult to communicate even within married couples who can normally finish each other's sentences. There is a great amount of data and research in here. I particularly like the "Reflection" sections and the neuroscience section in Part 2.
However, I found this book a bit difficult to read. It's written in very stilted language ("cannot' vs 'can't' and a lack of contractions throughout). I was trying to think of who the target audience of this book would be as it may be a bit tough to work through for your average reader. This would be a great addition to a college course on communication as it does have great information and I could see plenty of times when the information within would be useful. It might be more suited to someone looking for a more academic take on today's communication issues.
Tina M, Reviewer
I didn’t enjoy this as much as I though I might when I read the description so this was a DNF for me. I can see other reviewers enjoyed it though so I am probably in the minority, I probably needed a lighter read or was tired, I was put off within the first 10-%. I am grateful though that I was given the opportunity to review, thank you Netgalley and publisher.
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