Technology. Communication. Can the two go hand in hand?
Mike Bechtle explores these two elements in his fourth book. At first I thought the book would address more the use of technology and ways to combat having and using technology and still be able to have conversation. He does make the introduction with mentioning technology, but shifts to the main element of conversation. Bechtle explores the deeper things that make up conversation, with relationships being at the core: how we interact, how we listen, how we are as individuals, how we relate to others, etc. Those things all influence and are basics of how we approach actual conversation. And conversation isn't actually talking, but listening as well.
I admit, I was a little disappointed on the focus about the building
blocks of conversation and not the focus on technology. But, after
reading the book I can see how "conversation" needed to be dissected
first so we know what things can make or break good conversation. As
with other books of this nature, I get a little bogged down in the
explanation some times. Examples are great to make a point, but
sometimes I feel like saying, "OK, I get it already." I felt that a few
places in the book.
Bechtle adds statistics and study information to backup and add credence to his writing, which I always fund interesting and helpful. There were several pages that got "dog-eared" because of points he made or observations that were impacting. Something else that Bechtle does is add quotes from various sources, from famous to anonymous, as a "prelude to the chapter". Some I actually laughed out loud on they were that funny!
Bechtle, does brings the book full circle and concludes with things we can do to use technology for good and not evil in sustaining the life of old-fashioned conversation. Technology is here to stay. It's how we use it (or not) that makes the difference.
Overall, 4 stars.
(I was given this book for free by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
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