Importance of listening
358829
This was a great book to read to chatty classrooms. I was pleased that they were able to grasp the importance of listening concept behind it.
4229599
I LOVED the audio book. I'm sure I listened to this three times over during my abstinent year from love and women. and it really brought my mind about to what is very important in love and life. Whoopi may not be a Philosopher, however, her opinions and ideology is on point. If relationships are getting to be a drag and you don't feel complete yourself... listen to this!
2841129
Soul-resetting music - anyone not interrupted from the daily cares of life or even crises has the volume turned off.  Recommend especially for contemplative support - you listen while your subconscious does the work.  Think again about the issue afterward - different perspective guaranteed.
2671096
I found this book by accident at the library next to the book I was gong for. I see myself as a good listener - maybe too good, but it intrigued me. We see listening as a passive receptivity. It was an easy read with some very good reminders delivered in a very soft but straightforward way in respect. It was worthwhile finding by accident and was very appreciative of her taking the time to put into a book what she had come to understand and practice.
4468840
Who knew how much there could be to learn to properly listen to people. Now to put what I have learned into practice so I don't forget it.
861558
I really liked listening to the story of Nancy's search for details about her great-grandmother's life, whose death so impacted her mother's life by her the giant, unspoken void it left but was never talked of.  It is a sad, but true, reality that in many cases the young only care about their parents as people and wonder about their lives only after they have passed.  The search and its impact on her life was very interesting and I enjoyed those parts of the book.

What I did not care for, so much, is Nancy's political and obvious agenda throughout the book.  As a female family 'breadwinner', I think Nancy is missing the point that the traditional family is important in a child's life.  Whether it is mom or dad that stays at home, it is important that someone in the immediate family take the time and that the family makes the necessary monetary sacrifice, if necessary, to nurture the couple's children.  I am a college educated, certificate holder in my professional field.  My husband had no interest in the business world.  As such, we made a personal family decision for him to not work when we had children.  I could just as easily have been a stay at home mom if my husband were to make more money than me or not want to be a stay at home dad.  The point, I believe, is that one of the child's parents be at home, not who it is.  In my mind, Nancy Owen Nelson is missing the point of being a woman and a parent and the importance of parental presence in a child's life.

A woman's worth is not defined by the professional position she holds or how many degrees she has attained but by the impact she has on society and future generations.  What greater impact can she have but by raising responsible, productive, well adjusted children to lead in the next generation?  Children cannot be influenced in a positive way by parents who are absent from the family more than they are home.  This leaves the child's value system up for influence by teachers, coaches, and often clergy who have their own agendas to fulfill.

I loved listening to Lee Ann Howlett narrate this audiobook.  She nailed the tone for the story Nancy Owen Nelson was telling and the emotional impact it had on her life.

I received this audiobook for free from Audiobook Boom! in exchange for an honest review.
4235843
This is a great book especially for those who find themselves interrupting the other person before the person one can get the next word in. Or the person who is always thinking before they are actually listening. It gives great tips on how to really listen to another person and because of this book, I have slowed down the way I listen to people. It really makes a hugh difference.  However, I bought this book used and it was supposed to be in good condition. I could tell the book was dirty on the outside and the pages had been turned many times. I felt I paid too much for a used book, therefore the reason for the 4 star rating.
558291
Communication skills are very important regardless of field of activity. So whether you are a businessman or not, you should read this guide, because it is bound to teach you a thing or to.

I like the fact that this guide begins with a chapter on listening. Yes, not how to speak 500 words per second while putting on your most charming expression, but listening to the other person (or persons, if that's the case). The author named listening "The Most Valuable Of All Communication Skills."

After reading this guide, you'll know how to connect with your audience, how to better communicate in a crisis, how to successfully present a webinar or deliver other live presentations, and so on.

It is written in easy-to-understand language, and it is well-structured. Definitely worth checking out.
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As a musician,  composing music not only to be listened to, but also for listening to the sound and noises of the environment, I found "Resonances" a very instructive  book to better understand the acoustical world around us: the environment speaks to us and we have to learn how to listen to it.
"Resonances" reminds that sound is always place (natural or artificial-not only architectural), and that we have to become  aware of this if we want to find resonances with the environment in which we live.
922957
Forgiveness is so important in our lives.  This study audio book will help the a person to dive deeper into forgiveness
2894841
Talking, so many times as people advance up the proverbial ladder so often becomes as dictatorial, We loose the ability to listen. We are so consumed with our own vision that we are really not interested in anyone else's vision.  This book helps us investigate how important it is to look at our selves and how we shut down conversations. It gives us skills to use and learn to open the lines of trust in order to build positive interaction and excitement during meetings and interactions.
3885413
Getting great reviews from gift recipients for this helpful and inspiring resource.  When one spends all day every day listening, it's always helpful to gain more insight into the possibilities that listening creates
331623
This is a very good book on how we need to listen more for what God is trying to tell us.  Our world is so busy and fast paced.  He did not intend for us to get so busy on what "we want" to do, but He wants us to listen and obey "what HE wants" us to do or not do.  There are some really good insights that you will be blessed by, in this book.
4182274
Even though this is a short book, it is packed with thought provoking information. I intend to read it more than once! It will help you to shift how you view yourself in the world. It will help you to listen better. It immediately had a positive effect on my relationships. It is a simple message, but one so many of us have forgotten. A must for every conscious person's bookshelf.
3784432
When I read Kathleen's memior, two ideas were steadfast in my mind.

 I felt Kathleen's interactions with the professionals provided valuable feedback regarding how necessary it is to listen to the patient and observing consequences of not being a good listener .  Kathleen pointed out clear examples regarding how poor listening adversely affected her therapeutic relationships with medical professionals.  For example, her interaction with ER MD (need to read the Day Room for more information)  In addition, paying close attention to the professional voice in how informatoin was presented is crucial .  Kathleen discussed how voice tone from the nurses both in the ER and in the hospital were condecending.  A condecending approach to healing drove Kathleen away.

 Kathleen taught the class on "Moving Forward & Forgive 101".  When Kathleen did not get what she wanted, she figured out for herself how to get what she needed.  Her writing style is accessible for most individuals dealing with life's unfairness.  When I read her book, I was able to finish it in one night.  But the question in my mind was: "How can this story be accessible for those who have trouble with reading or comprehension"  Kathleen has a very worthwhile message.  One answer Kathleen created on her own "The Power of Procovery" which was the sequel to  the "The Day Room". (Procovery is written so anyone can get something out of it - go to "Power of Procovery site" for more information.)  However, I could not  locate "The Day Room" in Saint Louis Libaries - this book needs to be accessible to libararies and in audiobook/braille/translated in to other languages format.

This book should be used in Medical Schools, or any Health Care Professional Development Program - easy to read & great discussion piece for how to improve the healing connection with a patient.  Patients should read the book to realize that life is not over in adversity and what it means to apply "Just Start Anywhere".
3862722
I always knew some people are generally great speakers both one on one and to an audience. What I learned are the factors and supporting techniques that I am practicing to control how my message is perceived. Additionally, by understanding the 5 vocal factors, with practice and listening, you can learn much more about a person than what they say. My review is a teaser, and I cannot concisely convey the summary of the book. I can say that there are plenty of multimedia examples to support the ideas in this book. I will keep this forever as an important resource tool for my quality of life.
788227
Learning how to listen more than talk when coaching.  (I haven't fully read it yet.)