I Want to Tell You About My Feelings

By Mamoru Itō and Mamoru Itoh

Book Overview

If you want to understand others and be understood...read this gem of a book on communicating: small, simple, and brilliant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688146309
• ISBN13: 9780688146306
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

Insight and wisdom for those seeking true communication!!!

Those that are looking for a book that will help them to make people see ONLY their point of view or wishing to find a clever way to make people do what you desire at work or home...you are wasting your time with this book so please move on!!! If you are looking for a book on a P.H.D. level so that you can write your thesis on communication...this isn't for you either. If you are looking to become a better public speaker/communicator...invest your money elsewhere. If you have a true genuine concern and desire about understanding and communicating with those around you...your kids, signifant other, family members, coworkers, friends, strangers, etc...then this is a book that should be added to your "Books that inspired my life" list. I must truly credit this book for my success not only with my family and friends, but also with my work and complete strangers that I must deal with in life as well. This book was meant to be a life teacher...not an academic teacher. What is great about this book is the format that he chose to write. The story is simple enough for a child to read, but the messages are so profound that an adult could appreciate it. Think of those childhood stories that you know personally as a kid, but the moral of the story taught you insight that was priceless. The book is in a cartoon format with simple sentences for a child to read and understand. Yet if you are willing to look beyond that, you will see the uncanny simplicity of his wisdom and appreciate the insight...the moral of the story!!! He explains the different scenarios and styles on how people communicate, what happens during the process, how the message can be misinterpreted, why people explode, and how to resolve the ugly mess. He also addresses on how every one's style of communication is different, and what you can do to bring out a HEALTHY communication despite the different styles of communication that each person has. He also addresses what you can do to MAINTAIN and NURTURE a healthy communication/relationship as well. This is one of those books that I wish I had read sooner. It would have made my life a lot easier and more enjoyable.

Communication made simple...

This book was a very rare find for me. Something so short, yet contains so much wisdom. After reading "I Want to Tell You About My Feelings," I recommended it to many of my friends. As a psychologist in training, I have read it many times myself, especially when communications appear to be failing. This is one of few books I highly recommend.

i want to tell you my feelings about this book...

This book is really good reading! I think almost everyone can relate to the feeling of wanting to express your emotions and feeling like the person you are speaking to either doesn't understnad or doesn't care. Really this book reminds us how important it is to set aside our agenda to talk all the time and occasionally create time to LISTEN to others.

A great gift book

This is really an endearing book with whimsical illustrations. It has a simple and clear way of addressing a complicated topic. I could relate with many of the situations it addressed. I've given away five copies of the book already. It makes a great gift- a little book that carries a big message.

simple, brillant analysis of an extremely complex subject

One of the best analyses of human communication done in a way that can be read on many different levels. A marvelous guide for those who have difficulty in communicating with others. The author breaks the communication process down into simple, easy to understand steps which alert the reader as to what he may or may not be doing along with approaches that he ought to try in order to improve his communication skills. Also speaks to the sense of loneliness that many feel because of their inability to make satisfactory contact with others along with guidelines for self improvement. An excellent reference guide for virtually everyone!