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While there are some wonderful concepts in this book, beware of "perfection" here, I think it's a trap. And, the indictment is ethical (with no basis in law) so "resistance is futile," as the Borg are so found of saying.
Internet searches are flooded with glowing praise. It's model must work in every situation, for every person.
This has got to be the greatest book ever written. That does not make those camps right.The end of the book is an obvious marketing ploy to bring business into the Arbinger Institute -- read the last chapter first.This is allegedly the perfect book expounding the perfect concept, which thus, no one can criticize without indicting themselves as wrong.
Something is wrong. I have these problems with it:It reduces suggests the reduction of potentially very complex situations to simplistic ones.It assumes every conflict and problem and issue has the same origin -- and optimal solution.This is the approach used by Victor Frankl in the concentration camps.
It echoes of the intransigent religion. Not one system or model applies to all situations.
An insightful, introspective look at ourselves with the common goal of being able to empathize and reach out to others. First we must come out of denial and see what has crippled us from moving forward. Nothing is impossible once we acknowledge our own need for healing. REAL hope for peace.in ourselves, our families, our relationships and the world.
Our lives these days become so polluted by distractions that lead us to forget that others are people with their own needs and desires, and not as objects would be the central theme here.We are all victims of a heart at war, this book will show you how you can achieve a heart filled with peace and understanding. The anatomy of peace was a great read, and I recommend it to you, if you want to see your life at peace and serenity. It's filled with life changing information, told through their story. It has changed my view on life for the better, I recommend this to anyone, as I shall be re-reading this throughout my life. Thanks Arbinger.
At least recognizing the difference between a heart at "war" and a heart at "peace" would be huge steps in the direction of increased health, productivity, and harmony in one's own space as well as in one's community and the world beyond. This is an excellent read. If only everyone could function with a heart at peace, what a different world we would live in. The ripple effect could be enormous. I am pleased to be discussing this book with nurses in Mankato who belong to the Mu Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International--an honor society among nurses.
I totally agree witht the philosophy that this book espouses. Its required reading for all those people out there with type A personalities and high blood pressure.This isn't a book detailing some story with a hidden message, it describes characters at a weekend seminar detailing 'the anatomy of peace' the characters are entirely designed to present difficult questions on the subject, so that the lesson can include answers.All that remains is for the world to listen
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