Making Great Conversationalists

by Teri Maxwell

Do you want to equip your children to be powerful conversationalists who can succeed in relationships, in the work environment, and in life? Join Steve and Teri as they open the doors to an essential life skill that will positively shape your child. Making Great Conversationalists has the potential to change your child's life. Within this book's pages, Steve and Teri unlock the keys to dynamic conversation. The ability to effectively converse prepares your child for courtship, influences his job potential, and could even help him lead someone to the Lord.

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Clare S-B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really helpful book to read! Even though it is aimed towards parents and helping them teach their children to be great conversationalists, all the conversation tips were very helpful. I have actually noticed an improvement in my own conversation while reading through this book. At the beginning I didn't even realize I wasn't really a good conversationalist, and I'm not one now but I can improve and this book is a great guide on how to do that. Conversations can be made so much better and more beneficial too both people. I highly recommend this book, for everyone, adults, teens, and parents, especially have growing kids, because it is way easier to learn good conversational skills when you are younger and this book has so many insights on how to help anyone improve and develop great conversation skills.

[Caity · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty insightful. I enjoyed the conversation examples and the scripture references. This is a tool aimed for parents to teach their children to speak with people of all ages, to not participate in meaningless conversations, and to know how to lead a discussion with more than 1 or 2 word sentences. I would definitely recommend it to parents! For myself, however, the most helpful part was the appendix, where it gave a list of conversation starters and questions to keep a conversation going.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried to finish this book. The ideas were great but I couldn't get past the unrealistic examples of conversations.

The Maxwells must live in some kind of Christian enclave. Everyone is a Christian and talks about their walk with the Lord.

This isn't real life! Our children need to learn to talk to people outside of Christendom.

[Timothy Tenbrink · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple but very practical reading. Felt convicted about my own conversation and decided to improve myself while reading.