From the inventor of lateral thinking — an exciting new way to develop your thinking skills, make yourself interesting, and so change your li...
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Jul 26, 2010
Sebah
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اممم، ربما أنسب وصف للكتاب هو: دليل عالمي لإتيكيت التعامل مع الآخرين عقليا. إذ أن الكاتب عمل على تسليط الضوء على عدة جوانب و مهارات تتطلب توظيف العقل و حرص على شرح الطريقة الأنسب للتصرف في تلك المواقف مع تقديم أمثلة و طرق عملية لتطبيق ما يدعو إليه. كما تتسم لغة الكتاب باليسر و السهولة مما قد يجعله مرجع مناسب لاستقاء المحتويات التعليمية في دروس اللغة.
مما تناوله الكتاب: كيف تتفق مع غيرك، كيف تعارض رأي غيرك، كيف تختلف عن غيرك، البدائل، القيم، الأسئلة، و غيرها كثير. و أظنه يكون مناسبا جد More...
مما تناوله الكتاب: كيف تتفق مع غيرك، كيف تعارض رأي غيرك، كيف تختلف عن غيرك، البدائل، القيم، الأسئلة، و غيرها كثير. و أظنه يكون مناسبا جد More...
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Nov 18, 2007
Juliana Es
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This book reforms our school of thinking, in order to improve our communication skill.
There are various aspects presented, and some of them have been introduced by De Bono before, such as 6 thinking hats and parallel thinking.
After each topic, summarized points are listed for quick reference.
A great book for everyone, especially those involved in public relations and public speaking.
There are various aspects presented, and some of them have been introduced by De Bono before, such as 6 thinking hats and parallel thinking.
After each topic, summarized points are listed for quick reference.
A great book for everyone, especially those involved in public relations and public speaking.
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Aug 23, 2011
Eden
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" A beautiful body and a beautiful face without a beautiful mind can be boring. A beautiful mind without a beautiful body or a beautiful face can still be attractive. "
This statements that made me take the book from the shelf of the library and buy it.
I allowed to myself to read it very slowly to take as benefits as I can, I realize that the writer is right about the bald man who has an attractive mind while the beautiful women was boring bcos she had a boring mind.
After I read half the book I More...
This statements that made me take the book from the shelf of the library and buy it.
I allowed to myself to read it very slowly to take as benefits as I can, I realize that the writer is right about the bald man who has an attractive mind while the beautiful women was boring bcos she had a boring mind.
After I read half the book I More...
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Aug 02, 2011
Ahmad
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Judging from the title, one thinks that this book is an aid to social conversation, unfortuntely it is not. However it helps with regards to discussing topics in general. It has a few good tips, but alot of it is a repetition of segments of De Bono's other books. One also gets the feeling that many of the examples are a generation too old.
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Mar 18, 2011
Srinivas
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This book changed my habit of reading.
Until I started reading this book, I was not used to regular book-reading. One day I started reading this book because I could not sleep then it started. I am reading almost everyday.
"Awesome!" is all I could exclaim.
As the author concludes in the last chapter, this book is not just for reading. Its meant for practising 'thinking' - which we lack in most of the education systems today.
Until I started reading this book, I was not used to regular book-reading. One day I started reading this book because I could not sleep then it started. I am reading almost everyday.
"Awesome!" is all I could exclaim.
As the author concludes in the last chapter, this book is not just for reading. Its meant for practising 'thinking' - which we lack in most of the education systems today.
Jan 01, 2011
Hadi
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This book contains very practical tips about communication, like how to express agreement, disagreement, giving opinion, etc.
I wish I have it so I can refer to it all the time to make me better in communication. I borrow it from my office library.
I wish I have it so I can refer to it all the time to make me better in communication. I borrow it from my office library.
Nov 16, 2010
Kerry
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Provides a concise set of good rules to live by when communicating with others. I read it about 5 years ago and felt that I had heard most of it before, but never in a single place and so clearly described.
Aug 10, 2010
Nikish
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Edward Debono has once against tried to advice us on topic of practical interest, and his attempt is successful. Applying his ideas of effective thinking, he informs us how to talk and listen to people.
Nov 11, 2011
Lynda
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How I wish this book had been available when I was younger. I have always been hampered by the fact that I felt I could not communicate with others. It lead to a life of living in my head.
Apr 03, 2009
Trilok
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a wonderful book to unveil the latent talent which u know but are not aware of dealing with people...
had fun reading it and completed in a go at a stretch..
had fun reading it and completed in a go at a stretch..
Jan 31, 2010
I read this book a couple of years ago. I don't remember much.
I can't revert and see it either, because its at home and I am
2500kms away.
I can't revert and see it either, because its at home and I am
2500kms away.
May 18, 2011
I find myself reflecting on the concepts discussed in this book throughout the day. Edward de Bono would be very interesting to meet.
Sep 18, 2010
Enid
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It's interesting. I'm not a verbal person. So it's good to treat conversation and discussion as a mean to make our lives more interesting.
Aug 08, 2011
Firas
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Unfortunately, I found this book really boring. There is nothing useful at all. For example, it says, if you want people to like you you must talk sometimes about thing they like!!! Really?!?! I mean thats so new I did not know that until I read it :b I could't finish the book and stopped at the middle of it. So I don't recommend it to anyone.
Oct 22, 2010
Sandra
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A book giving tips to improve your creativity. The author writing style is also really pleasant.
Aug 02, 2010
saher
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Brilliant summary of de bono's thinking on thinking full of practical insights. Good for planners.
Feb 18, 2010
I've always hated the manner in which most discussions take place (the I-know-better-than-you-and-will-not-leave-until-you-think-so-too manner) and this book provides an excellent alternative approach to have an interesting and stimulating conversation. Edward Bono provides some really great tips on how to beautify your mind.
Jan 10, 2011
Maram
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How to have a beautiful mind. a beautiful book from a beautiful mind. It made me start thinking about little details that I've never noticed before. The most interesting parts for me were ( Alternatives ) and ( attitude ) but " this book is not a novel which you read through rapidly to see how it all works out. You can return again and again to different sections."
- " It is not just a matter of sitting in a corner and having beautiful thoughts. It is a beautiful mind in
- " It is not just a matter of sitting in a corner and having beautiful thoughts. It is a beautiful mind in
May 07, 2010
Barry
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An overview of De Bono's excellent thinking tools and concepts, along with mostly good - if sometimes twee, sometimes old-fashioned, and sometimes laugh out loud ridiculous - advice on not being obnoxious.
May 03, 2011
Maram
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This book is written by Edward De Bono..The first 7 chapters deals with holding a decent conversation .These chapters learn you how to be polite with others and making your mind just as beautiful as you work to make your physical appearance.
Chapter 8 ( which is the important chapter in my opinion) is about the Parallel thinking or (the 6 thinking hats) .This book is easy to understand and filled with interesting examples.
Chapter 8 ( which is the important chapter in my opinion) is about the Parallel thinking or (the 6 thinking hats) .This book is easy to understand and filled with interesting examples.
Nov 29, 2008
Shaymaa
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Incredible book, I highly recommend it!
Gave me a lot of tips on how to agree/disagree with people in conversation without killing it. How to listen. The 6 thinking hats were covered as well.
Lots of repetition and most of the points mentioned are common sense. A great read nonetheless! I enjoyed it very much!
Gave me a lot of tips on how to agree/disagree with people in conversation without killing it. How to listen. The 6 thinking hats were covered as well.
Lots of repetition and most of the points mentioned are common sense. A great read nonetheless! I enjoyed it very much!
Nov 27, 2011
Amer
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كتاب اكثر من رائع
يحكي باختصار عن انه كيف تصبح صاحب عقل جميل، كيف تتحدث مع الناس، كيف تحترم الآخرين، الخ
جميل جدا ويحتوي الكثير من الحكم
يحكي باختصار عن انه كيف تصبح صاحب عقل جميل، كيف تتحدث مع الناس، كيف تحترم الآخرين، الخ
جميل جدا ويحتوي الكثير من الحكم
Dec 11, 2009
Nooon
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Teenish
It is more about, communication with people and how to be a good listener and to give your opinion without clashing.. But its simplicity and details work for teens more than adults..
I like anyway
It is more about, communication with people and how to be a good listener and to give your opinion without clashing.. But its simplicity and details work for teens more than adults..
I like anyway
Jan 07, 2012
Stacey
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I am no longer interested in learning De Bono's tips for having a beautiful mind.
