The Talk Book: The Intimate Science of Communicating in Close Relationships

by Gerald Goodman

"Talk" is an essential tool for ensuring the success and growth of all your close relationships, and if you don't know how to utilize it, the cost can be high. Now, Gerald Goodman, a world-renowned communications expert, offers precise, practical guidelines designed to help you promote greater intimacy with your spouse, a better understanding of your children, improved dynamics with your boss, a more productive dialogue with your doctor, and much more.
Inside you'll find the six key elements of everyday talk, with powerful exercises and insights into how to make them work for you. Filled with fascinating examples of real-life dialogue, THE TALK BOOK will teach you the skills you need to have true freedom of expression -- with all the important people in your life.
"A useful book filled with information and insight." -- The Kirkus Reviews

Genres: Self Help, Relationships, Psychology, Language

360 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1988

Reviews

[Prince Kadyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book you are going to find so insightful that you will be prompted to take notes at every other line. This is what I call a real self-help - Objective, Rational, Scientific and not just some goody prescription. One of those rare books which do justice to their lofty names.

[Brynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somewhat clinical but gives a good overview of the broad categories in which we talk to each other...as well as practical tips and tools for putting them to use in your own everyday conversations to get the most out of them.

[Drew Spevak · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really does a good job of breaking down the fundamentals of communication and relationship-building.

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book during a particularly difficult anti-social phase in my late teens when I realized, I could never ask anyone for help with communicating, so I better read up on it.