The Conversation Handbook ~~~REVIEW~~~

I like to describe myself as a good listener.  However, as far as talking is concerned, not so much. The Conversation Handbook, written by Troy Fawkes, I am learning how to effectively hold a personal, friendly conversation with others without sounding facetious or forceful.

 Don't get me wrong.  I can carry on a conversation for days on social media and in real life, in business.  But personal conversations... over the years, I've just come to the conclusion that I'm not capable of holding one, until now.  Thanks to

With several thought-provoking activities throughout the book, The Conversation Handbook forces the reader to explore their personal conversation style in depth.  The reader begins by carefully inspecting the foundation on which his/her conversation style is built upon, which includes both learned and acquired behaviors.  It then challenges the reader to identify the negative traits of their foundation in an effort to encourage positive change.  It encourages the reader to set, envision and achieve realistic goals designed to encourage positive growth in social arenas.

It takes a lot for a book to hold my attention, and this book definitely did.  It's not one that you just read and put upon a shelf, as it's designed to become a valuable reference as one grows as a superb conversationalist.