I Hear You

by Michael S. Sorensen
I Hear You cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Parenting and Relationships
Technical
  • ID: 2511
  • Added: 2025-10-15
  • Updated: 2025-10-15
  • ISBN: 9780999104002
  • Published: 2017-06-19
  • Reviews: 3

This book introduces the concept of validation, a simple yet transformative communication skill that can enhance every relationship in your life. By mastering validation, you can calm fears, increase feelings of love and respect, and resolve conflicts more effectively. Whether it's improving your romantic relationship, navigating difficult conversations at work, or connecting deeper with friends and family, this book provides practical techniques to make a meaningful difference. The principles outlined in this book offer a wide range of benefits, from preventing arguments and giving effective advice to providing support and encouragement. The techniques are straightforward and proven, making it easy to incorporate them into your daily interactions. By applying these practices, you can create stronger, more meaningful connections and improve communication in all areas of your life.

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Masala of Cultures · 2024-05-07
insightful 5.00

The book is described as a precious treasure that should be widely shared. It is praised for its practical advice and concise structure.

The reviewer considers this book a precious treasure that deserves to be widely shared. They appreciate the practical advice and the book's concise structure, which makes it easy to digest. The reviewer feels that the book effectively teaches valuable communication skills in a short span, making it a must-read for anyone interested in improving their interactions with others.

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    This book is a precious treasure that must be transmitted as much as possible.

    In three parts and 106 pages, Michael S. Sorensen taught me how to get better at...

    The book is jam packed with practical advice!

Psychiatry Resource · 2020-12-24
helpful 4.50

The book is concise and readable, with helpful summaries at the end of each chapter. Validation is highlighted as a critical communication skill.

The reviewer found the book to be concise and easy to read, appreciating the summaries at the end of each chapter. They emphasized the importance of validation as a key communication skill, suggesting that the book effectively conveys its message in a straightforward manner. The practical advice is seen as valuable, making it a useful read for anyone looking to improve their communication skills.

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    I Hear You is a concise, readable book.

    The author helpfully summarizes his main points at the end of each chapter.

    Validation is a critical communication skill.

NineTaleVixen · 2018-12-17
mixed 3.50

The introduction was found to be a bit off-putting due to the writing style, but the book's content is valued for its practical communication strategies.

The reviewer found the introduction a bit off-putting due to the writing style, but they still valued the book's content. The practical communication strategies are highlighted as particularly useful. Despite the initial impression, the reviewer appreciates the book's focus on teaching effective communication techniques that can be applied in real-life situations.

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    The introduction was a little off-putting, in terms of writing style; Sorensen includes a disclaimer that he's not a writer, and (being quite...

    The book is very user friendly and teaches communication strategies to help understand and better communicate...

    It is very user friendly and teaches communication strategies to help understand and better communicate...

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