The Conversation
How Black Men and Women Can Build Trusting Relationships
by Hill Harper
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"Men definitely want a woman by their side who has their best interest at heart. However, there is a fine line between having someone's best interest at heart and aggressively forcing your agenda on someone. If a man has made it abundantly clear, in his actions if not his words, that the topic you've decided is crucial enough to revisit countless times means nothing to him, give up. He is not ready to deal with it. He might not say that in so many words, but key into his non-verbal clues. If he seems to shut down completely when you bring up a subject matter then maybe you should back away a bit.
If it's something that you can't put off, try a different tactic. Draw him out by beginning the conversation with a question... Nobody likes to feel as though they are being spoken at, rather than being spoken to; and a question makes it clear that you really want to hear his thoughts."
-from the book, The Conversation by Hill Harper
The Conversation
He inspired young men and women to face obstacles and realize their dreams. Now, inspired by the strength and success of the marriage of his college friend, Barack Obama, bestselling author Hill Harper tackles the crisis in African-American relationships in his first book for adults. He opens a dialog on relationship essentials including:
§ the dating scene
§ the myth that there are no mature, single, black male professionals
§ how women can let go of the “heaviness” they sometimes attach to dating
§ how men can break the “player” cycle
§ the difference between sex and intimacy
§ bridging the communication gap and more
It’s sure to become his most healing contribution to Black America yet.
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Gotham Books, Penguin Putnam Inc ( September 08, 2009 )
Item #: 64-1997
ISBN: 9781592404759
Product Dimensions: 5.125 x 7.5 x 0.75 inches
Product Weight: 12.0 ounces
Good place to start...
August 17, 2010
Hill Harper addresses common misconceptions and stereotypes we in the Black Community have either heard or experienced first hand. In "The Conversation" he looks at the reasons why, how to identify our issues and take steps to acknowledge and address the need to fix ourselves and our attitudes to build and strengthen our communication and dialogue with Black men and Black Women. Good read.
Reviewer: Kamira
A Must Read!!
August 12, 2010
This book opens up the mind to many factors that some people don't stop to think about and it shows how loving, trusting and understanding relationships can be developed....Hill did a fantastic job on relaying the thoughts of both men and women in this book....very deep and inspiring book....absolutely loved it!!
Reviewer: Tamika
Good Insight
March 25, 2010
This book gave good insight into relationships between males and females. I enjoyed the conversations and started some small ones of my own. Thanks Hill!
Reviewer: karla
Thank You
March 25, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. As a young women I sometimes question if I will be able to find a black man who has the values and integrity that our people use to stand for. This book addressed many issue I have with dating as a 25 year old who's educated with no children. Mr. Harper opened my mind to what a real man is about and how it is up to my generation to bring the Black community back to being great. Thank you so much for writing this and admiting your faults and how weas a people to help all young people appreciate love, marriage, and people in general.
Reviewer: Brittany B
Enjoyed this book
March 22, 2010
I did enjoy reading this book but this book not only needs to be read but heeded to and studied. You should want to re-evaluate the way you have been doing things after reading this book. It didnt get a lot of new information from this book ; but it did make me think about my current relationship and my friends. Good Job Hill !
Reviewer: Lady D
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