I Want to Tell You About My Feelings [Hardcover]

Mamoru Itoh (Author)

Book Description

If you want to understand others and be understood...read this gem of a book on communicating: small, simple, and brilliant.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow (May 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688146309
• ISBN-13: 978-0688146306
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever for Kids......and Adults!!, September 26, 2010

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This review is from: I Want to Tell You About My Feelings (Hardcover)

I would have purchased many copies of this book for gifts if it were still in print. It should be as it is one of the best. The author did a superb job in turning something difficult and vague (communication, misunderstanding and complex feelings) into something managable, tangible and understandable. I happened upon this treasure long ago. It had a positive impact on my 10 year-old son and me. I wish more could benefit.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insight and wisdom for those seeking true communication!!!, May 3, 2008

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L. Cabrera (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Want to Tell You About My Feelings (Hardcover)

Those that are looking for a book that will help them to make people see ONLY their point of view or wishing to find a clever way to make people do what you desire at work or home...you are wasting your time with this book so please move on!!! If you are looking for a book on a P.H.D. level so that you can write your thesis on communication...this isn't for you either. If you are looking to become a better public speaker/communicator...invest your money elsewhere.

If you have a true genuine concern and desire about understanding and communicating with those around you...your kids, signifant other, family members, coworkers, friends, strangers, etc...then this is a book that should be added to your "Books that inspired my life" list. I must truly credit this book for my success not only with my family and friends, but also with my work and complete strangers that I must deal with in life as well. This book was meant to be a life teacher...not an academic teacher.

What is great about this book is the format that he chose to write. The story is simple enough for a child to read, but the messages are so profound that an adult could appreciate it.

Think of those childhood stories that you know personally as a kid, but the moral of the story taught you insight that was priceless. The book is in a cartoon format with simple sentences for a child to read and understand. Yet if you are willing to look beyond that, you will see the uncanny simplicity of his wisdom and appreciate the insight...the moral of the story!!!

He explains the different scenarios and styles on how people communicate, what happens during the process, how the message can be misinterpreted, why people explode, and how to resolve the ugly mess. He also addresses on how every one's style of communication is different, and what you can do to bring out a HEALTHY communication despite the different styles of communication that each person has. He also addresses what you can do to MAINTAIN and NURTURE a healthy communication/relationship as well.

This is one of those books that I wish I had read sooner. It would have made my life a lot easier and more enjoyable.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Communication made simple..., May 21, 2001

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This review is from: I Want to Tell You About My Feelings (Hardcover)

This book was a very rare find for me. Something so short, yet contains so much wisdom. After reading "I Want to Tell You About My Feelings," I recommended it to many of my friends. As a psychologist in training, I have read it many times myself, especially when communications appear to be failing. This is one of few books I highly recommend.