Refreshing! I loved it and bought several copies.

books:


	• Don't Be Nice, Be Real: Balancing Passion for Self with Compassion for Others Kelly Bryson Elite Books, 2005 - 337 pages average customer review:based on 24 reviews view larger image
	for more information click here

highly recommended

Assumes knowledge of Non-violent communications

This book has some good advice, and interesting approaches, but can be a little frustrating because it assumes the reader is familiar with Marshall Rosenberg's Non-violent communications language. I found it a less than satisfying summary of the NVC materials, but that was not the purpose of this book.

Refreshing! I loved it and bought several copies.

First, I need to say, if you haven't already read Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Create Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your World in Harmony with Your Values (Nonviolent Communication Guides) be sure to read it also. After enjoying Being Genuine: Stop Being Nice, Start Being Real I discovered this book - and I found it so compelling that I've bought several copies to share and I've even contacted the author. I plan to bring Kelly to Rockford, IL, to do workshops. NVC helps people connect on a profound level, yet at times, it seems so sweet that my teeth hurt! Kelly has recovered from the "slavery of people pleasing" to a genuine honesty and deep compassion for self and others, with many insights that are helping me to integrate NVC into my life. And I love his fun twists of language: "A fight to the life!" and "Giraffe Nazi."

for more information click here

The book was exactly what I was looking for

This book fills in the gaps between all the other books I've read about communication. I'd never heard of "non-violent communication" before. After a recent reading journey through book after book about understanding the opposite gender, having difficult conversations, and learning to say "no", I found all the loose ends were neatly tied up for me in "Don't Be Nice, Be Real".

Bryson starts by giving the reader the tools (NVC), then he helps to hone the tools, then he gives examples of how to use them. In the end, he tells about his experiences using NVC, and finally leaves a few thoughts on how it could, over time, help us to create a better world for tomorrow.

I've read a lot of separate books on a lot of separate topics that were included into this book, but this is the one I'll remember. And when asked, this is the book I will recommend.

for more information click here

advice your mom didn't give

Wish i'd learned a lot of these skills early in life.
A logical, reasonable approach to improving relationships.

reviews: page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

hot