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#JulyJourneys #ListeningDay

My current audio books is Silence. Next up will be MaddAddam for #14books14weeks.

I loved this audiobook so much I ordered a print copy. Soooo many good quotes and it‘s really made me think about the conversations and interactions I‘m having. I‘m hoping it helps me be a better wife and friend. Can highly recommend!

Listened to this on audio to fulfill the #nonfictionscience prompt for #booked2021

It was good! I usually think of myself as a good listener but I feel there are things I can probably work on. I found it interesting and provided some tips on how to become a better listener

@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

“Listening goes beyond just hearing what people say. It‘s also paying attention to how they say it and what they do while they are saying it, in what context, and how what they say resonates with you. It‘s not simply about holding your peace while someone else holds forth. Quite the opposite.”

I wanted a bit more practical application, but I thoroughly enjoyed this look at how most of us have not honed the skill of listening.

P.S. There‘s a good Literary Disco episode on this one!

Converting a few of my physical holds to electronic holds as the library prepares to reopen, and I had to laugh at how Libby renders dates in French. « Réservé le aujourd‘hui » ??? @tournevis

Not a bad reading month all things considered. All of these were interesting.

#maywrapup

This is a fantastic read! So much great information and I love how the author did her research rather than just saying what it means to be a bad listener. Based on research she gives tips and advice for becoming a better listener.

Pretty excited about this one.... Hoping to learn how to be a better listener. 😊

This was an interesting collection of research and anecdotes about the importance of listening, as well as recommendations for better listening. I can‘t say I was surprised by much of it, but it was a great reminder of many things I know as well as several interesting facts and new suggestions for improved listening.

* Received through the #Librofm #ALC program.
Narrated by author with duration of 6 hours and 31 minutes.

#nonfiction #audiobook

One of the few non fiction self-help books I like. She doesn‘t go on with simplistic “ten ways to listen better “ or similar stuff. She just lays down well thought arguments on why listening is important and describes what some of the great listeners she has interviewed do. Excellent and inspiring

Wow.

Read it.

Highly recommend.

One of my goals this year is self improvement and a book which has just hit that nerve is this one. I‘ve begun recommending it to my colleagues and friends. I highly recommend it. What book has helped change you for the better?

Hard to think of a topic more important - to relationships, learning, politics, work, health, social change, and just everyday living - than listening. I appreciated the many perspectives and references to research included in this book. Mostly, I‘m grateful for the reminder of how deeply impactful conscious, engaged listening can be.

I don't normally do this but if anyone is interested in the new kate Murphy book " you are not listening" you should go to Downpour.com because i just bought the audiobook for 3.99$ (it is 15$ at google and google i find has often the chapest prices for audiobooks)

Today has been an amazing day!
I applied to be on discovery channel‘s Naked and Afraid a few weeks ago...
Today I got asked to proceed with the casting auditions! 😭😍

Then I came home to my first official ARC from Celadon Books!
I am VERY excited to read this book! This book speaks to my soul...
Especially going into the career I am..this will be very informative!

#ARC #ARCS #CeladonBooks #BookReview #Listening2020

This was an engaging and insightful book. Kate Murphy does an excellent job of pointing out one's flaws in how you listen, in a way that doesn't make you feel like a terrible person, and then shows you how to do it better. She also did some major research for this book, talking to many professionals in various fields of communication including, a retired CIA Agent. Overall an enjoyable and well written book.
#Listening2020 #CeladonReads

My first #arc from #bookishfirst is here!! It's just in time for #NFNov 💦💦 #nonfiction #listening

Signup on bookishfirst.com and use my referral code to get 100pts towards a free book: 02c819d0c94cc1df0!

Thrilled I got to read this ahead of its 1/2020 release. Make listening better your New Year‘s resolution—I know this book has inspired me to do it. I learned a ton, and the author kept me engaged by balancing research, interviews, and analysis. Her experts contributed great stories too. For your own sake, give it a go!

Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage2019
#listening2020 #NFNov

This educational book offers a unique perspective about listening. I can understand now the techniques implemented by successful consultants and sales people. Excellent references and interviews make this book ligament. Definitely a must read for learning to deeply understand the human connection.

#MrBook1inaMillion
#24B4Monday
#litsypartyofone

OMG!!! I can't believe it yes!! Come to this hungry bookworm 😍😍 Don't know how long shipping will be but I think I'll have it in time for #nfnov

@Clwojick @rsteve388

#NFNov #TIL

Did you know that speakers give worse talks when their listeners don‘t listen? It‘s been studied. And having inattentive listeners means that a speaker will be less articulate and even remember less of the information they meant to convey.

Fascinating!

I had the pleasure of receiving this book from Celadon Books uh n exchange for an honest review. This book was everything I never knew I needed. My conversations and relationships have improved a tad, just from me applying what I learned from this book. This book discusses how one can speak and listen with the intent to understand. I highly recommend this book. Check out my blog, link in bio.

I'm excited for my 1st free book on BookishFirst! On this site, you read #excerpts and leave first impressions + reviews, you enter raffles, and gain points to redeem for free books. This was my first read on there

If anyone decides to sign up, consider using my code to get 100 extra points during sign up: 02c819d0c94cc1df0 (pls and ty!!) #nonfiction

This was an interesting book so far #listening
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More bookmail from Celadon books! Anyone else's husband not listen 🤣 #celadon #partner #celaronreads #yourenotlistening

Fascinating #bookmail from Celadon Books. Looking forward to this one! #nonfiction #socialscience #communication #listeningskills

Cannot wait to start this! Thanks #celadonbooks !

I signed up for Celadon‘s ARC copies several months ago. So it was a big surprise to receive this January 2020 release today. Yay!

#celadonreads #listening2020 #bookmail