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I read this book when I was a teenager some thirty years ago. I was shy and quiet and didn't talk to many people outside of my immediate social group. This book gave me strategies for talking to and interacting with others. It did it in such a fun and humorous way too. I remember thinking that "I'm not abnormal; everybody feels this way" It helped me to not feel so alone and to understand that everyone goes through self-doubt but some are just better with strategies for dealing with that self-doubt. Remembering the impact of this book on me, I recently repurchased it for my 14-year-old daughter who is just like I was. She hasn't read it as yet (kids are reluctant to take parental advice). I hope she does though. I have high hopes.
5.0 out of 5 starsSocial Skills Info everyone should know (and follow!)
12 April 2011 - Published on Amazon.com
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The content was great, tells you the social skills you need to get along with others. After reading it's important to look deep within yourself (as I did) and see whether you're following this common sense advice. Boils down to really thinking "do I like it when others do this to me" such as giving unsolicited advice, etc. So on the basis of content I give it 5 stars. The writing is occasionally poor, and I'm surprised since this is published by a major publisher, and the writer had an editor, so the writing quality only deserves a four. The illustrations are nice but they make the book look as if it were targeted at children of elementary school age. It really isn't, it's geared to adults, so don't judge this book by its cover or its pictures. (The writer also illustrated this book so you can understand his wish to use his own drawings.)
I ordered a used good condition one and the quality was great. I also loved the content of the book . It helped me a lot to learn how to behave with others.