Speaking Peace [Abridged, Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Marshall B. Rosenberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2003

Our words have the power to create profound healing-or incredible suffering. Yet even with the best intentions, it is often difficult to express ourselves in ways that build harmony and trust. Speaking Peace presents a seminal four-part model you can use immediately to connect to the spirit of love and generosity within you, and start contributing to the wellbeing of everyone you relate to. Join Marshall Rosenberg, the visionary author of Nonviolent Communication, to learn: How to use your natural empathy to defuse stressful situations and safely confront anger, fear, and other emotions * Proven skills for overcoming "dehumanizing" communication patterns that block compassion * How to see through the eyes of others to foster understanding, and more. When you convey "what is alive in you"-your true feelings, and the values and desires behind them-you establish honest, nurturing relationships that eventually fulfill everyone's needs, teaches Marshall Rosenberg. Align your speech with your heart's purest depths with Speaking Peace.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Using straightforward language, vivid examples and compelling stories, author and activist Marshall Rosenberg shows how the principles of nonviolent communication can literally change the way people speak to one another, leading to mutual respect and deeper understanding. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Dr. Marshall Rosenberg is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in the field of conflict resolution. His non-violent communication principles currently are used by tens of thousands of people on five continents dedicated to resolving conflicts peacefully. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591790778
• ISBN-13: 978-1591790778
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #306,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Books on CD > Parenting & Families > Interpersonal Relations

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great message horrible singing, September 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Speaking Peace (Audio Cassette)

Marshall Rosenberg has a lot of important information to offer about resolving differences peacefully and removing the attitudes within ourselves that give rise to violent disputes. I do think though, that this information is better spoken than sung (at least by Mr Rosenberg, who has a lovely speaking voice but a very distracting singing one!). No doubt the little ditties that he sings are intended as useful mnemonics for what he is saying on the tape, but I found them difficult to listen to. In my opinion, his book, Nonviolent Communication does a great job of introducing his way of thinking and the communication techniques that result from that. I find his suggestions quite useful in learning how to treat my children with more respect and in making them aware that we all have needs and that we must train ourselves to hear other people's needs, sometimes in spite of what they are saying. If you already have his book, skip this tape. If you have neither the book nor the tape, buy the book!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Simple Steps to Getting My Needs Met, August 1, 2005

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Deborah Woolley "debbie doright" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speaking Peace (Audio CD)

I HAD to HAVE this CD from Marshall after I heard him speak in a workshop on "The Gift of Anger" last November. Learning that anger is a signal that the thoughts I am thinking at that time will positively insure that I will not get my needs met was a valuable lesson. This simple communication style helped me learn to ask to get my needs met and view others' strategies differently. Learning to speak "Giraffe" has brought more joy and laughter into my life than I could have ever imagined! I loved listening to Marshall's soft, melodic voice explain how the simple process of Nonviolent Communication works... and I even liked it when he sang, knowing that he was accompanying himself on a little yukalale and the song was coming straight from his heart. I am buying copies of this CD as gifts for my family. I am feeling happy and hopeful that this will meet all our needs for deeper closeness and connection!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars many insights, January 3, 2006

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B. F. Wong - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speaking Peace (Audio CD)

Here's just one of them:

Many years ago I read "Don't Shoot the Dog!" with an
eye towards training humans using rewards instead of
punishment. Positive reinforcement sounded good, but
something about it made me suspect it wouldn't work for
people. "Speaking Peace" gave me the answer: People
don't like to be manipulated; rewards and punishments
are both methods of manipulation, so people eventually
rebel.