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Good

Revisado: 07-06-24

I have to leave words with my review so i’ll just say that i found the book to be brilliant in the way that it argued for unconventional ideas in a forceful manner. It leaves a lot to be answer but exciting research should do that. That’s where we come in I suppose, to continue to think through the implications and develop them further.

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A wonderful introduction to mathematics

Revisado: 04-23-24

I have read and listened to a ridiculous amount of books. What this book did better than almost any I have ever read is condense and simplify information in the clearest and most accessible way. Some books are simple at the cost of rigor, clarity or depth. This manages to check all the boxes. Truly an astonishing achievement.

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note: this is 2 stories (and there’s nothing wrong with that)

Revisado: 12-31-23

this is 2 stories, and there’s nothing wrong with that. there’s no reason why we should think that 1 story is better than two. it would have been ok even had it been 5 stories. or even more than that (like a collection of short stories), because Banana Yoshimoto’s writing is beautiful, and authentic, and there’s nothing else like it in the world. it’s definitely worth a credit. 2 credits even. maybe even more than that. it’s really that good.

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Classic book

Revisado: 03-08-21

And for a good reason. This book * Trauma and Recovery need to be read by anyone working with kids, in any mental health or social work adjacent field, anyone who has experienced trauma, or who is close to someone who has. And that is almost everyone

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A guide to manipulating your friends and family

Revisado: 10-22-20

The process requires a bit of deception and dishonesty, and so it isn't the best guide. Towards the end, the authors give this away themselves. Any approach that is built on inauthenticity will not foster empathy, as the book's advertisement claims. Instead of trying to instill doubt into people's minds, I suggest listening for their concerns, and creating a space of safety, empathy, and respect where both sides feel heard and understood. This does take some skills, and a book on how to do this needs to be written and read. This is not that book.

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A brief, necessary account of the history of nonviolence

Revisado: 07-29-20

An important, necessary sketch of the history of nonviolence. But it is only a sketch. Much more to be said about the different ways people have thought of nonviolence or the strategies they have used. It’s a start though. It skews to the analysis of nonviolence as an anti-war movement, and as an alternative to war.

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The OG book on positive communication

Revisado: 11-11-18

A book everyone should read. The OG book on positive communication and validation. A necessary message. Not everyone might agree with the approach, we live in an overly cynical world and that is its own kind of tragedy. But, I recommend you just give it the benefit of the doubt for a bit. If nothing else it serves as a model for some of the things you can think about and look for when you are having a conflict or are in any kind of relationship. #communication #lifechanging #Inspiring #tagsgiving and #sweepstakes

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Important Book

Revisado: 11-11-18

Actually one of my favorite books. I think it's just a good book in itself, regardless of whether or not you're a victim or survivor of abuse, or if you work with them. It's just a book everyone should read. But if you are the above, you should 100% most definitely read this book. #abuse #psychoeducational #tagsgiving and #sweepstakes

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Kierkegaard was a real one

Revisado: 11-11-18

Kierkegaard was a real one. Idk how this ended up on audible, given how few academic type books are on here but, I appreciate it. Doesn't go too much into the philosophy but it gives a good overview of what he was doing and why he was doing it a lot of the time. #IntellectualBiography #Academic #WesternPhilosophy #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

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I’m grateful for this

Revisado: 05-24-18

I will buy any academic philosophy book turned into audio. They need to make more of these.

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