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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
It feels important, now more than ever, that we be able to communicate with each other effectively. This book helped me think about successful communication in a new way. I appreciate Alda's curiosity more than anything else. It's infectious.
avesmaria's review against another edition
3.0
Introduced some interesting ideas that ties into some of what I’ve read about child development in a really cool way. Yet, no bibliography or citations or footnotes in this book that’s supposedly about science. Some reviewers mentioned (and I agree) that it isn’t particularly factually rigorous in that sense. The overall shape of the book gets fractured a little by having a billion small chapters. But it is a fun read. Alda is a talented storyteller.
droggjr's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. Although Alan Alda wrote it, this book could have been written by anyone. He barely mentioned himself. It was written well and very enjoyable.
catbrigand's review against another edition
4.0
I just really wish that Alan Alda had a seminar for communicating history to teenagers—partly because I’m all about self-improvement, but also because I want Alan Alda to be my grandfather. As a corollary, I want my actual grandfather (whom I adore, and who is a scientist who cannot communicate) to go to one of Alan Alda’s seminars.
goldenjunegem's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War
categj's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this book was boring and plodding to read, which was disappointing as I was drawn in at the beginning and thought it was going to be interesting. While I agreed with what Alda was saying, I felt that his point was made right at the start and the information is not new. I believe that a lot of organizations are doing similar things to facilitate better communication. I was happy to reach the end of this book (and unfortunately, I did skim quite a bit as I was nearing the end)
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating' by Alan Alda is a refreshing take on non-fiction books, and the topic seems more timely than ever.
With plenty of stories and examples from his own life, Alan Alda talks about the importance of communication. We all think it's important, but we are increasingly bad about it. The author includes ways to become better at communicating and empathy with others. Through a series of acting exercises and games, the reader can learn to understand, then be understood.
I've been a fan of Alan Alda in his acting roles and as an author. He writes with humor and candor. He is self-deprecating when he needs to be, but not needlessly. The book is very readable and the subject is important.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
With plenty of stories and examples from his own life, Alan Alda talks about the importance of communication. We all think it's important, but we are increasingly bad about it. The author includes ways to become better at communicating and empathy with others. Through a series of acting exercises and games, the reader can learn to understand, then be understood.
I've been a fan of Alan Alda in his acting roles and as an author. He writes with humor and candor. He is self-deprecating when he needs to be, but not needlessly. The book is very readable and the subject is important.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
weekday's review against another edition
I didn't enjoy the writing and I didn't reap any good advice.
mdrewb20's review against another edition
3.0
I'm glad I got the audiobook version of this, the author is a good storyteller. The book started out fairly strong and seemed to be going places, but it lost its way towards the end. Still, it was an enjoyable listen even if I really didn't learn anything.