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heidilreads's review against another edition
3.0
Kind of interesting.. apparently, I'm disposed to be bad at listening because I listen to books at 2x speed... Now, I want to see how distracted I am when in conversation...
shannontay's review against another edition
5.0
I know this type of book isn't everyone's cup of tea - it feels more like taking a short class. That having been said, I'm really thankful that I learned what's in here. The author (a journalist) covers a wide variety of topics that relate to our listening: childhood neuro-pathways, comedy, screens, techniques used by expert listeners such as Terry Gross. I do think that if I and everyone worked on listening skills, we would see a change in society.... I'm going to try one or two of the ideas!
genthebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
“When all we crave is to understand and be understood, You’re Not Listening shows us how.”
In You’re Not Listening, author Kate Murphy explains what listening truly is and isn’t, and how important it is to our connection with ourselves and one another. Not only is this book super fascinating but it is always making me rethink so many things!
In our technology-filled world, there are so many new ways for us to interact, yet we are all longing for connection more than ever before. Many of us long for the days of simplicity and meaningful face to face conversations. When we do interact, it is often rushed and interrupted by the distractions of the fast-paced world around us.
I loved the balance of informative research and relatable text that made You’re Not Listening both engaging and thought-provoking. I also appreciated that Murphy emphasizes that listening skills are learned through implementation and practice and that it is something we can always learn, no matter how old we are.
“It takes awareness, focus, and experience to unearth and understand what is really being communicated. Good listeners are not born that way, they become that way.”
Thank you to Celadon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. You can read my full review at genthebookworm.com
In You’re Not Listening, author Kate Murphy explains what listening truly is and isn’t, and how important it is to our connection with ourselves and one another. Not only is this book super fascinating but it is always making me rethink so many things!
In our technology-filled world, there are so many new ways for us to interact, yet we are all longing for connection more than ever before. Many of us long for the days of simplicity and meaningful face to face conversations. When we do interact, it is often rushed and interrupted by the distractions of the fast-paced world around us.
I loved the balance of informative research and relatable text that made You’re Not Listening both engaging and thought-provoking. I also appreciated that Murphy emphasizes that listening skills are learned through implementation and practice and that it is something we can always learn, no matter how old we are.
“It takes awareness, focus, and experience to unearth and understand what is really being communicated. Good listeners are not born that way, they become that way.”
Thank you to Celadon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. You can read my full review at genthebookworm.com
genthebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
"When all we crave is to understand and be understood, You're Not Listening shows us how."
In You're Not Listening, author Kate Murphy explains what listening truly is and isn't, and how important it is to our connection with ourselves and one another. Not only is this book super fascinating but it is always making me rethink so many things!
In our technology-filled world, there are so many new ways for us to interact, yet we are all longing for connection more than ever before. Many of us long for the days of simplicity and meaningful face to face conversations. When we do interact, it is often rushed and interrupted by the distractions of the fast-paced world around us.
I loved the balance of informative research and relatable text that made You're Not Listening both engaging and thought-provoking. I also appreciated that Murphy emphasizes that listening skills are learned through implementation and practice and that it is something we can always learn, no matter how old we are. "It takes awareness, focus, and experience to unearth and understand what is really being communicated. Good listeners are not born that way, they become that way."
Thank you to Celadon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In You're Not Listening, author Kate Murphy explains what listening truly is and isn't, and how important it is to our connection with ourselves and one another. Not only is this book super fascinating but it is always making me rethink so many things!
In our technology-filled world, there are so many new ways for us to interact, yet we are all longing for connection more than ever before. Many of us long for the days of simplicity and meaningful face to face conversations. When we do interact, it is often rushed and interrupted by the distractions of the fast-paced world around us.
I loved the balance of informative research and relatable text that made You're Not Listening both engaging and thought-provoking. I also appreciated that Murphy emphasizes that listening skills are learned through implementation and practice and that it is something we can always learn, no matter how old we are. "It takes awareness, focus, and experience to unearth and understand what is really being communicated. Good listeners are not born that way, they become that way."
Thank you to Celadon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
ultramarine316's review against another edition
4.0
Although the last thing anyone wants is yet another lecture about how cell phones are ruining the world and this is a little bit that, it's also a quick and interesting reminder of the benefits of cultivating curiosity for the people around you.
rozarka's review
informative
inspiring
3.0
While I agree with most of the conclusions the author wrote about, the book itself felt too long (despite being rather short), and very preachy.