Human BE-ing : How To Have A Better Relationship [Paperback]

William Pietsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2006

This is a very readable and practical handbook about how to improve a relationship. Graphic illustrations are used to explain what happens within each person in a relationship, and realistic dialogues provide specific examples of how to create changes and solve problems.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Highly Recommended" -- American Association for the Advancement of Science Books

"It makes the concepts clear and easy to put into practice. The effects are powerful." -- Albert Schinazi, President, Conflict Prevention and Resolution

"Pietsch makes it wonderfully clear. His conclusions are perfectly supported by recent brain research." -- George Prince, Co-founder of Synectics, Author of The Practice of Creativity

"The best business managers go back to the basics again and again. This book is about some basics." -- James A. Vaughan Ph.D., Corporate Consultant, Co-author of Training In Industry

From the Publisher

Even when a person is inspired to change, often they don't know HOW to go about it in specific situations. This book clearly demonstrates in detail what to do to improve relationships and creatively solve problems. What makes this book unique is its use of graphic drawings that visually illustrate what is happening within each person as they face problems in a relationship.

It describes specific steps that can be taken to change a relationship from a power struggle into one that brings creative solutions and emotional satisfaction to both people. Realistic dialogues demonstrate both negative and positive responses that are helpful in better understanding ones self as well as the other person.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing; 4th Rev edition (June 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552123693
• ISBN-13: 978-1552123690
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,045,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Be-ing, October 17, 2001

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Mark Wise (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human BE-ing : How To Have A Better Relationship (Paperback)

This book is simple in it's presentation however very deep in it's meaning. The impact this book has made for me is very signficant. By using the simple guidelines the author suggests I have found I can better listen and understand people. When confronted it is easy for me to become defensive. As the author suggests, now I try and listen to the person's feelings and the deeper message they are sharing.

The power of the techniques when done with sincerity and guinuiness as the author suggests are, not then just new "techniques" they become a way to connect....on a deeper level. I find that I am able to quickly connect with others and in my fast pasted lifestyle, I find the skills presented in the book to be very helpful.

I have found that is not only helpful in my interpersonal relationships yet in my business/sales and negotiating responsiblities at work. Often by using the skills articulated in the book, I hear others now saying to me, " you really understand" or "that's exactly what I am saying".

It is a nice feeling to have someone say, " I have never told anyone this but....." As Dr. Pietsch says, Love is listening. Being willing to shut up, slow down, and reflect the deeper message communicated is easy to say to do...but hard to really do. When I really do what he instructs, both parties I find are winners. I like the feeling of being known as someone who cares, and obviously this is helpful for family, friendships and my business relationships.

This book I think is useful for all ages to learn. My children are developing these skills and when they use them with me, I smile inside knowing they will be more successful in the world they are about to enter when they one day leave home.

It may sound corny, but it is one of the best books out there, coulda, shoulda been a best seller...maybe on Amazon.com it will now reach and be able to help others as it has me. Thanks for allowing me to review this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have ever read on relationships, April 17, 2009

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David Bliss (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human BE-ing : How To Have A Better Relationship (Paperback)

If you buy only one relationship book in your life, Human BE-ing is the one you should buy. I found this book to be so insightful and helpful that I've re-read it numerous times (since first finding it ~15 years ago), continue to refer back to its wisdom, constantly use its suggestions, and recommend it to everyone. Originally written in the 70's, the book's subtitle used to be "How to have a creative relationship instead of a power struggle", which probably limited its appeal. But the recommendations in the book apply today just as much as they did 30+ years ago, because the basics of human relationships will never change...which is why every single person can benefit from reading and re-reading it. And there's NOT a bunch of mumbo-jumbo about relationship "strategies"; the book boils it down to very specific, simple things -- made even simpler by cartoon-ish drawings (at which fools will scoff) -- that you can do TODAY to begin improving your relationships TODAY. Do NOT pass this one up. (BTW, I have no relationship at all with the author.)