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How to Agree to Disagree: Turning Conflict into Connection
'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' – Alain de Botton
An empowering guide to managing conflict.
As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitable – from work to family life, friendships and even internal dilemmas. But how many of us actually know how to deal with conflict effectively? How can you stop a disagreement escalating to an argument? And how can we all learn to communicate better?
World-leading conflict mediator and psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind is here to help you navigate the discords of daily life with her groundbreaking book How to Agree to Disagree.
This book is a comprehensive, accessible and practical handbook, covering a wide range of different types of conflict. From finances to families, world issues to the workplace, Gabrielle is an encouraging guide through a modern world of conflict, empowering you to be confident when dealing with disagreements and to get along with – almost – anyone.
An empowering guide to managing conflict.
As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitable – from work to family life, friendships and even internal dilemmas. But how many of us actually know how to deal with conflict effectively? How can you stop a disagreement escalating to an argument? And how can we all learn to communicate better?
World-leading conflict mediator and psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind is here to help you navigate the discords of daily life with her groundbreaking book How to Agree to Disagree.
This book is a comprehensive, accessible and practical handbook, covering a wide range of different types of conflict. From finances to families, world issues to the workplace, Gabrielle is an encouraging guide through a modern world of conflict, empowering you to be confident when dealing with disagreements and to get along with – almost – anyone.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2026
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August 31, 2026
3.5 Stars ----
The biggest take away from this is communicate communicate communicate. I'm not 100% sure this book is what I thought it was going to be (it was more how to have hard conversations rather than how to live with disagreement), but I definitely think there is a large subsection of the population who desperately need to read this and implement these changes in their lives.
The biggest take away from this is communicate communicate communicate. I'm not 100% sure this book is what I thought it was going to be (it was more how to have hard conversations rather than how to live with disagreement), but I definitely think there is a large subsection of the population who desperately need to read this and implement these changes in their lives.
May 15, 2026
This book feels like being in a good convo with your therapist. Some things that struck me in first few chapters: Understanding your inner voices so you can manage conflict better. When you’re too focused on winning an argument, the other person will just be pushed to stand their ground. I was a bit skeptical about the title, but the book is well written with helpful prompts for inner work.
*Gifted by Pan Macmillan, but honest thoughts as always
*Gifted by Pan Macmillan, but honest thoughts as always
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm afraid I find the practical advice a bit ordinary and cumbersome. There are better resources to gain self awareness and improve conflict in my opinion. (Positive intelligence program) To be fair, the section on death was very good.
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