Take a photo of a barcode or cover
This book reenforces the rules that are encouraged in any relationship; for some reason it took the author three and four pages to give readers this information.
Awal-awal aku suka buku ini, masuk ke pertengahan benci banget sama fakta yang disampaikan terkait pernikahan dan hubungan. Di akhir kok aku dibuay terharu dengan konklusi bahwa sains nggak selalu sempurna.
Science builds models to try and understand the world, and they’re never perfect, but they do us insights.
Good job, Eric!
Science builds models to try and understand the world, and they’re never perfect, but they do us insights.
Good job, Eric!
I loved this book.
So many great ideas and stories ....stories I'll remember Larry Flynt vs Jerry Falwell, people with perfect memories (and how they feel cursed) , and horrible soccer players. Also, I like the island of lepers and Eric's big reveal: the answer to the meaning of life.
So many great ideas and stories ....stories I'll remember Larry Flynt vs Jerry Falwell, people with perfect memories (and how they feel cursed) , and horrible soccer players. Also, I like the island of lepers and Eric's big reveal: the answer to the meaning of life.
Prose: 5
Interesting Content: 5
Perspective Shift: 4
Summation:
So so entertaining, and the subject matter is right up my street. Powerful call to action at the end too.
Interesting Content: 5
Perspective Shift: 4
Summation:
So so entertaining, and the subject matter is right up my street. Powerful call to action at the end too.
In this title, Barker tackles some of the more common relationship maxims:
1) Can you "judge a book by its cover?"
2) Is "a friend in need a friend indeed?"
3) Does "love conquer all?"
4) Is "no man an island?"
He examines the maxim's possible truths and how it might apply to our relationships. Barker takes the opportunity to debunk or confirm the statement's validity depending on the relationship. He draws from lots of sources and uses anecdotal evidence.
I might never have heard of this title were it not for reading Rainn Wilson's Soul Boom and hearing him reference it. The quote Wilson used and the book's title intrigued me, so I thought I would try. After all, I can't think of anyone who couldn't use a refresher on how to play well with others.
Despite Barker's laid-back writing style, self-deprecation, and multiple stories, I struggled with this book. It might seem ridiculous, but one of the reasons I felt myself growing annoyed with the title was Barker's use of the ellipsis (three evenly spaced periods that indicate the omission of words or suggest an incomplete thought). He ended every chapter with it and used it throughout the chapters. It was a bit much, and as his editor, I would have asked them to be edited. Part of the publisher's summary said this about the book, "What he’s uncovered is surprising, counterintuitive, and timely—and will change the way you interact in the world and with those around you just when you need it most." Eh. That's a bit of an oversell, in my opinion. If that were true, I believe I would have rated it higher.
1) Can you "judge a book by its cover?"
2) Is "a friend in need a friend indeed?"
3) Does "love conquer all?"
4) Is "no man an island?"
He examines the maxim's possible truths and how it might apply to our relationships. Barker takes the opportunity to debunk or confirm the statement's validity depending on the relationship. He draws from lots of sources and uses anecdotal evidence.
I might never have heard of this title were it not for reading Rainn Wilson's Soul Boom and hearing him reference it. The quote Wilson used and the book's title intrigued me, so I thought I would try. After all, I can't think of anyone who couldn't use a refresher on how to play well with others.
Despite Barker's laid-back writing style, self-deprecation, and multiple stories, I struggled with this book. It might seem ridiculous, but one of the reasons I felt myself growing annoyed with the title was Barker's use of the ellipsis (three evenly spaced periods that indicate the omission of words or suggest an incomplete thought). He ended every chapter with it and used it throughout the chapters. It was a bit much, and as his editor, I would have asked them to be edited. Part of the publisher's summary said this about the book, "What he’s uncovered is surprising, counterintuitive, and timely—and will change the way you interact in the world and with those around you just when you need it most." Eh. That's a bit of an oversell, in my opinion. If that were true, I believe I would have rated it higher.
Not really my thing. I was interested in some more actionable advice, or, if not that, then perhaps some interesting and surprising facts about human relationships.
Honestly though, I’ve already heard most of these “surprising” revelations…. And there isn’t much here that’s practical or helpful when it comes to improving your own personal relationships.
It’s not a bad book by any means…. Just not for me.
Honestly though, I’ve already heard most of these “surprising” revelations…. And there isn’t much here that’s practical or helpful when it comes to improving your own personal relationships.
It’s not a bad book by any means…. Just not for me.
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Lots of awesome research and points. I could foresee this not being as enjoyable if read rather than listened to via audio book
Practical guide for interpersonal relationships or professional relationships.
Great peace and conflict studies text, but very accessible and uplifting.
Great peace and conflict studies text, but very accessible and uplifting.