The Art of Conversation: How Talking Improves Lives

Every day we use our mobiles and computers to communicate, but ironically we are losing touch with face-to-face talk. Catherine Blyth reveals the endless possibilities of conversation and shows that when it works it can come close to heaven. With examples from Elizabeth I to Tommy Cooper, courtesans to nomads, The Art of Conversation is full of tips on listening, talking shop and surviving conversational bores. Be it sharing a joke with a stranger, sparking a new idea or just letting off steam with a friend, there are infinite adventures to be had if you break the ice and say hello...

Title - The Art of Conversation: How Talking Improves Lives

Edition -

Author - Catherine Blyth

ISBN 13 - 9780719521812

Imprint - John Murray Publishers Ltd

Publisher - John Murray Press

Date Published - 06/11/2008

Prize -

No. of pages - 304

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 138 x 28 x 204mm

Weight - 426 g

Languages - English