Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak

by Jerry Butler

Are you communicating--or just talking?

"Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak. . . " James 1:19.

"The title of this book represents what the author feels is central to good communication among Christians. That is, that good communication depends on both the listener and receiver and that we can improve communication if we consciously work at it. In the pages of this book I have attempted to show the similarities between sound communication theory and solid Christian teaching. From time to time the book suggests how we can apply what we know about communication to the church and its work."
from the introduction

111 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1975

About the author

Jerry Butler Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, producer, musician and politician. He was the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group the Impressions, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. After leaving the group in 1960, Butler achieved over 55 Billboard Pop and R&B Chart hits as a solo artist including "He Will Break Your Heart", "Let It Be Me" and "Only the Strong Survive". He was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015.
Butler served as a Commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, from 1985 to 2018. As a member of this 17-member county board, he chaired the Health and Hospitals Committee and served as Vice Chair of the Construction Committee.