Between the Words: The Art of Perceptive Listening

by Norm Wakefield

Perceptive listening pays big dividends. It builds stronger interpersonal relationships, increases a person's influence on others' lives, enables speakers to better express their feelings, and helps others talk about ideas, problems, and decisions that need resolving. Perceptive listening, as Dr. Norm Wakefield writes, is a great ministry to others and one of the best ways to express unselfish love. So how do you reap all these benefits? Between the Words gives specific, practical help on becoming the kind of active listener who reflects the likeness of a listening God. With quizzes, journaling opportunities, and Wakefield's accessible insight, the book covers how to: use the power of questions, motivate people to listen to you, remove listening obstacles and respond appropriately, listen for feelings, ideas, and meaning, minimize miscommunication and reduce relational struggles, hear and respond to God. Between the Words is valuable not only for counselors, ministers, and speakers, but for every family member, friend, or spouse who wants to stimulate personal growth and encourage the growth of others. Perceptive listening is a powerful tool for healthy relationships and for discovering valuable truths that move us toward wholeness.

Genres: Counselling

192 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

Reviews

[Abbey]

I felt like it was a hard book to read. I don't felt like it kept my attention very well. There were definitely some great points and some things that I took from it, but overall I didn't enjoy reading it.

[James Mclean]

this book taught me that listening is more than just waiting for my turn to talk. :) it is a life long lesson.

[Jake Griess]

The book was good in the beginning and began to bore me halfway through. Listening is definitely an important skill to cultivate in life.