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Consequential Strangers: The Power Of People Who Don't Seem To Matter. . . But Really Do (2009)

by Melinda Blau(Favorite Author)
3.19 of 5 Votes: 1
ISBN
0393067033 (ISBN13: 9780393067033)
languge
English
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W. W. Norton & Company
review 1: This was an interesting book, but there seemed to be quite a bit of repetition. Not that that is a bad thing (repetition is the mother of memory), but I ended up skimming parts because I felt like I had already read it. There are good ideas and ways of recognizing how important these "consequential strangers" (it also seems that this is just the authors' term for acquaintances) and how much they play a part in your life.
review 2: Wonderful book that touches on bullying, the affects of everyday encounters, workplace dynamics, and sheds light on how we live socially. This is a great book that I have returned to many times and took my time combing through. If only you all could see the dog eared pages and my underlines that are ready to be used for future artic
... moreles. This is a good book for the professional and the curious community member.Mr Joe less
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Pat
It was very interesting, but I feel that it could have been a lot shorter.
Feel87
Especially like the chapter on Being Spaces. We need more third places.
Sammynz
I especially liked the discussions regarding online relationships.
ryedevaught
Some great points and stories - but rambled a bit
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