Dare to Connect: Reaching Out in Romance, Friendship, and the Workplace [Paperback]

Susan Jeffers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 1993

"A must-read book for any committed adventurer of the heart. Dr. Jeffers provides clear, specific strategies to have the love and life you always dreamed of having. And much more."
HAROLD H. BLOOMFIELD, M.D.
Author of HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR PARENTS
We've all felt it. Unsure. Alone. Anxious. Unworthy. When it comes to reaching out to others, we've all heard the little voice inside our heads telling us to stop. Why face rejection? In this empowering book, bestselling author Dr. Susan Jeffers reveals to us the heart and soul of connection. Her insights and tools pave the way for ending isolation and loneliness and creating a sense of belonging anywhere we go. We learn that this is a world where there are no strangers and we never need to feel alone.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I'm a pretty confident person, but I still have the occasional bad day. Reading this book is a perfect pep talk for those times. The straightforward advice is self-affirming, reassuring you that it's OK to make the first approach by greeting the person you want to date or get to know ... It's a sentimental stance that's made me realise how a lack of self-belief can really impact on your quality of life Reader review, ZEST magaine Once again, Dr. Susan Jeffers proves that she is a leading authority on the intricacies of relationships. Dare To Connect will help you on all levels but especially in areas of confidence and honest communication. A book that we all can benefit from! Louise L. Hay, author of THE POWER IS WITHIN YOU Dare To Connect takes the reader on a powerful journey from fear and alienation to love and empowerment. I highly recommend it Dr. Susan Forward, author of EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL and WHEN YOUR LOVER IS A LIAR Susan Jeffers writes with both love and no-nonsense common sense--a rare combination. She speaks directly and points the way to magical relationships Wayne Dyer, author of YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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"A must-read book for any committed adventurer of the heart. Dr. Jeffers provides clear, specific strategies to have the love and life you always dreamed of having. And much more."
HAROLD H. BLOOMFIELD, M.D.
Author of HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR PARENTS
We've all felt it. Unsure. Alone. Anxious. Unworthy. When it comes to reaching out to others, we've all heard the little voice inside our heads telling us to stop. Why face rejection? In this empowering book, bestselling author Dr. Susan Jeffers reveals to us the heart and soul of connection. Her insights and tools pave the way for ending isolation and loneliness and creating a sense of belonging anywhere we go. We learn that this is a world where there are no strangers and we never need to feel alone.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (August 3, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449905438
• ISBN-13: 978-0449905432
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,710,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Jeffers PhD is a world-famous author who has helped millions of people overcome their fears. She is also a workshop leader and media personality who specialises in the areas of personal growth and relationships. She lives with her husband in California. Her website is www.susanjeffers.com

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic, August 28, 2002

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Rion (Alameda, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dare to Connect: Reaching Out in Romance, Friendship, and the Workplace (Paperback)

This is one of the most important books I have ever read, and I know it has been so for many of my friends. I say this because I started a weekly discussion group centered around this book and many people would tell me how profoundly grateful they were to be exposed to the concepts here.

I don't think it's fair to try to compare this book to her earlier "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" because that book is about overcoming fears that inhibit you, and this one is about new attitudes to make your social life flourish. There are a few parallels, but the books only compliment eachother.

The most important concept here for me was that of "everbody training" - the idea that social situations become more rewarding and less stressful if, instead of trying to create external successes, you focus on creating positive situations for everyone around you. Instead of pressuring yourself to get a woman's phone number at a party (getting something for yourself), make a point of helping her to have a good time there, even if it isn't with you (giving to the community). The neat thing about this is that it becomes easier to make contact with new people AND makes you a more desirable friend at the same time.

The author does NOT present gimmicks or strategies that only work for confident people in unusual situations: it ALL applies to everyone and helps build your confidence about yourself and your abilities in social situations. One caution: don't think you can read this book and suddenly go from being a shy nerd to a confident person with dozens of friends overnight! It takes time, practice and may need to be integrated into one's self-improvement efforts.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dare To Connect, February 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Dare to Connect: Reaching Out in Romance, Friendship, and the Workplace/4 Audio Cassettes/309 (Audio Cassette)

I didn't think "Dare TO Connect" was quite as good as Susan Jeffers' book "Feel the Fear". But she gave me many ideas to think about in communicating with others. The main idea of the book is to understand yourself and reach out to others. It is also a spiritual book about our Higher Self. It has given me a better understanding of how to treat others as part of God's plan. We are all here for each other.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Connection is not about daring .................., February 9, 2010

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MovieMusic (Nautical Newport) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dare to Connect: Reaching Out in Romance, Friendship, and the Workplace (Paperback)

If the title of this book appeals to you, let me save you from wasting your time buying it, and guide you to the truth about why you are not connected and how you can be.

Go to the the listing for "The Biology Of Love" by Arthur Janov and type "connection is healing" in the "search inside this book" feature. Then buy that fantastic book which contains more insight in every paragraph than all the pages of this book you are considering.

To briefly explain what you will find, when you connect feelings on the inside (which requires time and effort), connections with others become easy, relaxed and bountiful.