8 responses to “Book Review: How To Stop Backing Down and Start Talking Back”

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  @jmartinlibrary December 23rd, 2009 at 12:26

  This book sounds intriguing. Do you think there’s a sequel. I need to read HOW TO BACK OFF & SHUT UP, FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE.

  Or maybe there’s a hotline for that?

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  jean December 23rd, 2009 at 12:32

  I know the author, I’ll suggest it to her. Maybe you and I can serve as case studies. I could use some advice on how to strengthen the valve. You know the one–someone tells you they could never dream of owning a painted up car, and of course, I have to tell them that I painted up my car years ago. Dang it. Did it ago.

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  Jemi Fraser December 23rd, 2009 at 13:20

  This sounds like the book for me – forget the teenage girls I haven’t learned that “no” word and it makes my life crazy!! I’ve gotten better, but still have a loooong way to go.

  Jenny & Jean – you crack me up!

  Have a wonderful Christmas

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  jean December 23rd, 2009 at 16:43

  ‘No’ is one of my favourite words. I’m pretty good at that one. I need to get better at softening it sometimes, but at least people have no doubts!

  Merry Christmas to you, too!

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  TK Richardson December 23rd, 2009 at 19:05

  This book sounds like it would be good for girls of ALL ages. Just might check it out.

  Merry Christmas to all of you!

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  jean December 23rd, 2009 at 21:40

  True, it is good for girls of all ages. I can see it being a good tool for teen girls–you know, make it mandatory reading so you don’t need to correct ‘bad’ habits later in life.

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  Lisa Frankfort December 24th, 2009 at 12:50

  Jean! I bet your wonderful review will be the best Christmas gift I receive this year. Thank you so much!

  My hope with the book was for it to be useful and realistic. You shouldn’t have to read a ten pound tome in order to get something out of it. Also, small changes can have a big impact. I wanted the reader to be able to find a situation that resonated for them, and then be able to fairly easily put a suggestion into practice.

  Oh, and I’m happy to consider a sequel – as a therapist I love “interesting” case studies (strokes chin, looks wise) lol. When I was in grad school, I had a friend who wanted to write a book for couples called, “Why the F Can’t You Hear Me?” Not sure whatever became of that . . .;-)

  Happy holidays!
  Lisa:-))

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  jean December 27th, 2009 at 11:17

  Lisa, I’d say you achieved your goals with this book. I loved the fact that it wasn’t a giant tome and had everyday examples that can help people improve everyday ‘transactions’ with others. Sometimes, just changing the small stuff can make a big difference in someone’s life.

  Thanks for stopping by!

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