This book is an insightful look at the 10 components of listening and how to use them. Using some real world examples, including full conversations, Nancy shows how by simply keeping quiet and just asking 1 or 2 key questions, we give the other person the power to work out what to do next.. This is very empowering
This would be an excellent book for any body who has to deal with people, managers, teachers, parents, etc. I did find the book hard to follow, but would still recommend it as one to put on the shelf for reference.
It is amazing that just keeping quiet and letting the other person think through the problem can make such a difference.
David Powning's Book The Ground Will Catch You
isn't really the kind of thing I would pick up to read. If I'd seen it in a library it would have been passed over. So when I saw his request for reviewers on Goodreads I was a little hesitant in responding.
I am so glad I did though, the story line is engaging from the word go. The characters and the plot are so believable and fact perfect that I did wonder if this wasn't biographical about the Author or anyone he knows. I felt happy and excited in places, even raised the odd giggle - which is no mean feat. Other parts had me worried, scared and reaching for the tissues.
In his Goodreads request David described his book as being about a guy who did Judo, but this description doesn't come close to catching the real essence of his story.
So what IS the story .....
Steve is 24, a university drop-out and working in advertising sales, which he hates. He is seen as a bit of an odd ball, so finds it difficult to make friends. After work one evening, he attends a Judo competition, he doesn't fight himself but enjoys watching the sport. While there Jack and his dog sit next to him and they start to talk about the merits of the fighters and their technique. After the match Jack invites him to his dojo and encourages him to fight again.
During this time Steve meets Emily, a dancer, and they strike up a relationship. His live seems to be looking good for him, but it's not all that it seems .....
I would recommend this book to almost anyone, the YA readers out there will like it for the currency of the story and its lessons. The older readers, like me, will just enjoy a nice engaging read.
This book from Maggie La Tourelle tells the heart warming story of her journey with her mother Pat who has Alzheimers disease as they prepare for Pat's Death . I decided to read the book as I have a family member who may have Alzheimer's and was looking for some insight and advice. This book provided both in abundance.
The main body of the book is the journal that Maggie kept during the 3 1/2 yrs that her mother was ill. As well as recordings of their conversations, Maggie provides a lot of insight and background.
Although I found the Introduction long, it was worthwhile reading as Maggie gives an extremely detailed biography of her family. The final parts of the book give some helpful advice and valuable insight about how to communicate with a sufferer, and make them feel worthwhile.
If you know someone with Alzheimer's, or even if you don;t, I would recommend this book.
Rating:
5 STARS
Available From: 15th April 2015
Author Bio:
Maggie La Tourelle has worked in the field of holistic healthcare for 30 years as a practitioner, teacher and writer integrating psychotherapy, NLP, kinesiology and healing. She has written and contributed to a number of books and articles and has lectured at some of the UK's leading univerities. Her book Principles of Kinesiology continues to be a worldwide classic. Maggie remains close to her Scottish roots and, having originally trained as an art teacher, enjoys art and design work. Visit her online at www.maggieLaTourelle.com
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