Words That Hurt, Words That Heal, Revised Edition: How the Words You Choose Shape Your Destiny [Paperback]

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofRebbecomes this newly revised edition ofWords That Hurt, Words That Healan invaluable guide to effective communication, showing how choosing the right words can enrich our relationships and give us insight to improve every facet of our lives.

I dont know anyone whose life would not be blessed by this book.Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author ofWhen Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleandNine Essential Things Ive Learned About Life

Joseph Telushkin is renowned for his warmth, his erudition, and his richly anecdotal insights, and inWords That Hurt, Words That Healhe focuses these gifts on the words we use in public and in private, revealing the power of words to shape relationships. With wit and wide-ranging intelligence, Rabbi Telushkin explains the harm in spreading gossip, rumors, or others secrets, and how unfair anger, excessive criticism, or lying undermines the foundation of all relationship advice: true communication. By sensitizing us to subtleties of speech we may never have considered before, he shows us how to turn every exchange into an opportunity.

In this fully revised edition, Joseph Telushkin brings this classic into the modern age. Remarkable for its clarity and practicality,Words That Hurt, Words That Healilluminates the powerful effects we create by what we say and how we say it.

This classic guide, now updated, offers timeless wisdom and actionable strategies for better verbal communication:

• Ethical Speech:Understand the profound impact of gossip, rumors, and secrets, and learn why what you dont say is often as important as what you do.
• Controlling Anger:Discover practical techniques to manage heated moments and express disagreement without undermining your most important relationships.
• Constructive Criticism:Learn how to offerand receiverebuke in a way that helps people grow insl#—