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We live in a society where people confuse assertiveness and aggressiveness when pursuing what we want in life. Judy Murphy's book, Assertiveness: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Still Win the Respect of Others, does much to clear up that misconception in a straightforward, concise manner.
Assertiveness is attaining a balance between considering your own wants, needs, and goals with the wants, needs, and goals of other people. Aggressive people act in self-serving ways that lack respect for others; passive people act in ways that show no respect for themselves. Using a list of principles called the Bill of Rights of Assertiveness, Ms. Murphy guides readers to understand how they think about themselves, how they communicate, and how others perceive them can impede acting assertively and getting the respect they deserve.
The book provides useful examples of passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior in a variety of settings, and then follows up with helpful exercises and suggestions for the reader to practice being assertive in those settings as well. Especially strong and true-to-life examples are given in the section on assertiveness in personal relationships, covering such topics as miscommunication between significant others and parent-child challenges. Another interesting section addresses how to raise assertive children, which is such an important issue given the widespread bullying problems in schools and neighborhoods.
The major concept of the entire book is that behaving with respect toward others and toward oneself will go a long way in assuring that one will be respected by others. Constructive assertiveness can also reduce stress, increase honest relationships with others, and benefit health. This book is a handy guide to improving one's life through being more assertive that will be read more than once by many of its readers.
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Customers find this book an excellent resource on assertiveness, providing useful tips and exercises that are easy to understand and apply. Moreover, the content is well-structured with clear instructions and step-by-step directions, making it a quick and concise read. They appreciate how the book emphasizes respect in interactions and helps readers become more conscious of their assertive behavior.
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151 customers mention content, 145 positive, 6 negative
Great book on how to become more assertive. Stand up for yourself and use these tips and techniques to live a more liberating life. 5 Stars.Read more
Good read!!!Read more
Love this book. Has some great suggestions. Great read.Read more
Good book provides general overview on assertiveness. I enjoyed reading it. Examples and exercises are good but I would prefer to read more examples....Read more
86 customers mention informative, 84 positive, 2 negative
50 customers mention readability, 48 positive, 2 negative
A clear and concise book. More than a few concepts were eye opening. Easy to read, you'll finish it quickly, but come back to it later to refresh...Read more
...It is written in clear, simple and to the point way, which i very much appreciate....Read more
...Easy, quick read.Read more
This was an easy read, a good book on being more assertive. Packed with detailed how to's and ways to be more assertive. It covers it all.Read more
34 customers mention assertiveness, 32 positive, 2 negative
...clear and profound distinctions between aggression, passivity, and assertiveness, which was huge because I thought that assertiveness meant being...Read more
Best book on assertiveness Iv ever read!!!...Read more
...-fact advice and tips on changing a formerly passive person to a confident person while still remaining yourself....Read more
...must decern as well as standing up for ourselves respectfully and confidently. Great book!Read more
24 customers mention clarity, 20 positive, 4 negative
...topic with examples and extensive explanation, really accessible and clear, it cover most common interactions types with clear dialogues and...Read more
This was a right thing at the right time kind of book. It made so much sense. I m applying things I ve learned from it daily.Read more
I used the techniques right away. They make sense and are understandable. I've already noticed a positive difference. Thanks so much.Read more
This book gives clear, practical tips on how to be assertive but not aggressive. Well worth the time to read.Read more
21 customers mention conciseness, 17 positive, 4 negative
Concise yet thorough. The book doesn't get bogged down in small details, not is it fluffed with filler content. Good read.Read more
Very well written and thorough bookRead more
Succinct and direct, but drawing from many disciplines and areas of study, and promotes respect and affirmation of worth as the foundations for...Read more
This is a very well written book and easy to read....Read more
19 customers mention length, 15 positive, 4 negative
All of the basics in assertiveness, that you need to start a new life. Short and easy book to comprehendRead more
...It was a short read and this worked for me since I am such a busy person. I would recommend this book.Read more
...I couldn't put it down, I read it in one sitting. It is not a long book, it takes only a few hours....Read more
...The section on raising assertive kids, for example, was so short and so lacking in material that it could have been left out entirely....Read more
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...The author's writing exudes warmth, compassion, and genuine concern for the reader as she is always supportive and non-judgemental, fostering...Read more
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This book has a lot of great informal on how to be more assertive in several aspects of life. It was an easy read but full of great information.
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