Summaries of books about Communication & Relationship Skills:
The Rainbow Comes and Goes
A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
Anderson Cooper|Gloria Vanderbilt
The book is a heartfelt exchange of correspondence between a son, journalist Anderson Cooper, and his mother, heiress and designer Gloria Vanderbilt, discussing intimate details of their lives, personal beliefs, and experiences with love and loss. It offers a rare glimpse into their unique relationship and the life lessons they've shared, revealing the bond between a mother and her child.
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I Will Always Write Back
How One Letter Changed Two Lives
Martin Ganda|Caitlin Alifirenka
The book chronicles the true story of an American girl named Caitlin and a Zimbabwean boy named Martin whose lives are transformed through their pen pal exchange. Their correspondence leads to a deep friendship, cultural exchange, and ultimately, Caitlin's efforts to help Martin attend college in the United States.
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I Hear You
The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships
Michael S. Sorensen
The book provides practical advice on improving personal and professional relationships through the skill of validation—acknowledging and accepting others' feelings, thoughts, and experiences. It offers insights and actionable steps to enhance communication, build trust, and deepen connections with others by making them feel heard and understood.
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Keep Your Love On
Connection Communication And Boundaries
Danny Silk
The book provides guidance on building and maintaining healthy, lasting relationships through effective communication, emotional connection, and clear boundaries. It emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, assertiveness, and understanding in fostering a loving and respectful partnership.
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I'll Be There
Finding Unfiltered, Real-Life Friendships in This Crazy, Chaotic World
Amy Weatherly|Jess Johnston
The book offers a candid exploration of modern friendship, addressing the challenges of connecting authentically in a world dominated by social media and surface-level interactions. It provides guidance and encouragement for readers seeking to build deeper, more meaningful relationships while embracing their true selves, imperfections and all.
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Everybody Fights
So Why Not Get Better at It?
Kim Holderness|Penn Holderness
The book offers a candid look into the authors' marriage, providing insights and practical advice on how to navigate and resolve conflicts in a relationship. It combines humor with actionable tips to improve communication, understanding, and connection between partners.
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Questions for Couples
469 Thought-Provoking Conversation Starters for Connecting, Building Trust, and Rekindling Intimacy
Marcus Kusi|Ashley Kusi
The book provides a collection of engaging questions designed to encourage deep conversations between partners, aiming to enhance their connection, trust, and intimacy. It covers a wide range of topics, from personal values and dreams to past experiences and future aspirations, to facilitate meaningful dialogue and mutual understanding in a relationship.
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The Relationship Cure
A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
John Gottman|Joan DeClaire
The book presents a five-step program for improving relationships by enhancing emotional connections through the development of "emotional intelligence." It offers practical advice and exercises for understanding and improving bidirectional emotional communication in various types of relationships, including romantic partnerships, familial bonds, and friendships.
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Mindful Relationship Habits
25 Practices for Couples to Enhance Intimacy, Nurture Closeness, and Grow a Deeper Connection
S.J. Scott|Barrie Davenport
The book provides couples with a set of practical exercises and habits designed to improve communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and strengthen their connection. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in everyday interactions and offers strategies for building a more fulfilling and resilient partnership.
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Why Won't You Apologize?
Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts
Harriet Lerner
The book delves into the psychology and importance of apologies, exploring what makes them effective or ineffective in mending relationships. It provides guidance on how to apologize sincerely and navigate situations where apologies are refused or when one is on the receiving end of a hurtful act.
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