helps with the discussion
352880
This will help to start the conversation with my 8yr old who is noticing the changes to the neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
444925
Easy read, yet a wonderful discussion starter. Highly recommended for those who want to enrich their faith.
2516956
This book is an excellent springboard to begin a conversation about white privilege. It is readable, and helpful in suggesting ways to continue one's education about racial issues. This is the kind of book you want to read with a small group of people, and process together. The author makes it very easy to do that by adding thought-provoking discussion questions to the end of each chapter. This book guides you toward learning more and listening better, which are the most important elements of any conversation.
3109063
The open ended discussion questions are good for leading a group study.  I like the into stories and the structure of the topics.
2698086
We received Food for Thought as a gift at Christmas time. Since then we usually pick one night a week and have a family game. It is excellent for opening up areas of discussion with children who are usually hesitant to express an opinion. I highly recommend it.
3617991
Our church group is reading and discussing it weekly.  It takes a long time to do a chapter because of the discussion it generates.  We are a group a 70 year olds who love it.
3515515
Well done.  A little too much talking for my young kids, but a good conversation starter and tool for teaching the whole family.  Thank you for filling the void with this much-needed resource.
4010233
This book gets its points across quickly.  It is a short book that is long on good ideas.  The author includes many examples to illustrate his points.  The book focuses on conversations, but it also includes helpful material on giving speeches and on written communications.  Anyone who wants to improve his communications skills will find this book to be a valuable addition to his library.
4525121
This book contains several good tips for improving communications.  A lot of the information contained in it is also in other books.  One concept that the author addresses that is a bit different is something that he calls 'free information,' which are things that others reveal without any effort on the listener's part.  He has some interesting and valuable thoughts on that.

Another area that the author discusses is online presence.  That section may have some value for those who are into a  lot of online activities.  Overall,  I think it is likely a valuable book for those who struggle in the area of conversation.  I mainly bought it for a relative who struggles with shyness, but I read it first to check it out.

It contains tips in several areas such as eye contact, body language, facial expressions, and active listening.

I recommend it for those who struggle with initiating conversations with others.  It is probably a worthwhile read even for those who are already skillful in the communications area.
793435
Very nice discussion of right-brain, left-brain, whole-brain children, and ADD children...how they think and their strengths and their challenges.  Helpful suggestions for teaching the right-brained/ADD child.
2012343
Andy Stanley is a good speaker and the content is interesting. We watched it with a group and it helped facilitate good discussion
2033932
So far it has been good to talk through the information. It has been a good reminder of some things and opens up the lines of communication to answer the questions that we haven't talked about ever or in quite a while. We will see after the 28 days if our marriage is truly argument free.
4071586
I have used a number of Max Lucado small group materials.  Comparing his work to other small group resources I find it to be well written and very helpful in getting our group to have a lively discussion.  Some small group material only reviews the Biblical text and does not require much thought.  Lucado will develop questions that cause the group to expand upon the text and provoke good discussions.  I recommend the study on Ephesians for a small group that has a spiritual maturity that is advanced beyond new believer status.
1936065
Asks questions that provide a safe means for couples to talk about potentially sensitive subjects that need to be discussed.
3883797
This is very thought provoking.  It aids in seeing how fault is assigned to both partners even and each needs to work on communication.  While I don't feel this is a problem for my spouse and I, but certainly on was looking for a way to discuss anger with my teen.
1320391
This book is an easy read, and we are now taking a look at it in our Sunday School Class. It has generated a LOT of discussion, which, of course, was the reason for choosing it.
4073731
The discussion does not go to the great depths of the issues at hand. There is a certain element of value in it. I used it for a Bible study during the week. It is good for a read, and to make one think whether the agree or disagree with the author, but that discussion is carried on mostly on your own.