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Human Be-ing: How to have a creative relationship instead of a power struggle

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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.

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.)