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How to Agree to Disagree

Turning Conflict into Connection

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Pub Date 7 May 2026 | Archive Date 1 Jun 2026

Pan Macmillan | Bluebird


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Description

'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' – Alain de Botton

An empowering guide to managing conflict.

As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitablefrom work to family life, friendships and even internal dilemmas. But how many of us actually know how to deal with conflict effectively? How can you stop a disagreement escalating to an argument? And how can we all learn to communicate better?

World leading conflict mediator and psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind is here to help you navigate the discords of daily life with her groundbreaking book How to Agree to Disagree.

This book is a comprehensive, accessible and practical handbook, covering a wide range of different types of conflict. From finances to families, world issues to the workplace, Gabrielle is an encouraging guide through a modern world of conflict, empowering you to be confident when dealing with disagreements and to get along with almost anyone.

'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' – Alain de Botton

An empowering guide to managing conflict.

As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitablefrom work to family life, friendships and...


Advance Praise

'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom'. Alain de Botton, author of Essays in Love

'Gabrielle gives us tools to engage with conflicts and difficulties, which will become second nature as we use them at home, at work, with friends and in the world. Try them!' Susie Orbach, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst

'Principled, pragmatic and powerful – truly a special book for our challenging times.' Philippe Sands, writer and barrister

'The future of humanity depends on peaceful cooperation. This practical and insightful book is what everyone needs to read to help us get there'. Jeannette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit

'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom'. Alain de Botton, author of Essays in Love

'Gabrielle gives us tools to engage with conflicts and difficulties, which will become second nature as we use them at...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781035053285
PRICE £20.00 (GBP)
PAGES 336

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