Weaving the Web of Life

THE DANCE OF CONNECTION – How to Talk to Someone When You’re Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed or Desperate

Harriet Lerner, PhD.

Lerner takes us beyond her powerful Dance of Anger and shows us how to “find our voice” with people who matter the most. Probably the most important aspect of this book is learning to identify and speak our own truths with authenticity. Lerner’s wit and wisdom guides us through the release of the “get even”, “deadly serious” self by helping the reader learn when to lighten up and let go, and when we need to take specific steps to heal broken connections. Learner teaches us how to navigate the most difficult relationships with integrity, courage and conviction.

HarperCollins, ISBN: 0-06-019638-6

Also:

Dance of Deception – ISBN: 0060924632
Dance of Intimacy – ISBN: 006091646X
Dance of Anger – ISBN: 006091565X

I ONLY SAY THIS BECAUSE I LOVE YOU – Talking to Your Parents, Partner, Sibs, and Kids When You’re All Adults

Deborah Tannen

Deborah Tannen is a celebrated, world-renowned professor of linguistics. Her easy style enables the reader to make sense of communication problems, issues and snafus – particularly when they are “gender” generated. In this eye-opening new book, Tannen explores the question of why talking to family members can yield both comfort and pain. Taking us through the steps of decoding family talk, and utilizing real conversations, she shows how small arguments can escalate into fights and feuds and how seemingly innocent remarks can be hurtful.

Ballantine Publishing Co., NY, NY, ISBN: 0-345-40752-0

Also:

You Just Don’t Understand ISBN: 606095962
Talking 9 to 5 ISBN: 0380717832
That’s Not What I Meant ISBN: 0345340906