Honest, Direct, Respectful: Three Simple Words that will Change your Life

by Dennis D. Adams

No one is born with perfect communication skills. This practical guide offers a rare balance of wisdom and humor; unlike more complicated and theoretical books on assertion, communication, and conflict resolution, the principles are easy to apply, and are useful for all ages. Discover the ways in which experiences from the past, such as hurt, anger, and bitterness affect how you communicate today. Incorporate three simple words into your life-honest, direct, respectful-and change the way you communicate.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

101 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[BJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very useful small book on communication and confrontation. Its concise HDR method could be applied in marriage, work, family, and friendship.

Yes, its expensive for its pamphlet-y size, but it's worth it.

[Lauri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slim tome, but straight to the point about honest communication. I’m already thinking of ways I could have used these basic, but helpful, tools recently in my life.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Important stuff. Not really an entire (short) book's worth of material, but worth a read anyway.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simple and light. Lacking depth and substance.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really powerful read. Only takes about 30 minutes to read, but powerful tools to communicate better with family and co-workers.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, helpful read if you want to learn to communicate better.