Words That Hurt, Words That Heal

By Joseph Telushkin,

Book cover of Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: How the Words You Choose Shape Your Destiny

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Rebbe comes this newly revised edition of Words That Hurt, Words That Heal—an invaluable guide in how choosing the right words can enrich our relationships and give us insight to improve every facet of our lives.

“I don’t know anyone whose life…

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1 author picked Words That Hurt, Words That Heal as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book shares insights and short vignettes that really bring home the power of words and it always leaves me inspired to see and treat others with greater respect. I also appreciate that it goes beyond just pointing out the many problems that can exist in our communication with others, but provides some ideas for how to communicate in ways that can help us, and others, heal from words that have done damage to our sense of self. 

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