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Praise for The Book of NO
“I found the book that I have been looking for my whole adult life—”The Book of NO” by Susan Newman, Ph. D. We actually have a book, which will teach suckers like me how to say NO. I have died and gone to heaven. Seriously, this is a wonderful book for those of us (and there are many of us) that have trouble with the word NO.”
Bev Russell, Library Director, Scottsbluff Public Library, NE
“We all do it, way too often. We say “yes” when we really want to say “no” when asked to do something. A new book offers some sensible tips to help us reclaim our lives. The Book of No: 250 Ways to Say It and Mean It is a bright and easy read by American psychologist Susan Newman. It offers up a wide range of common scenarios with appropriate responses that will enable us to gracefully avoid situations that don’t appeal…I urge everyone to read this book…”
Sally Johnston, EDMONTON SUN
“Comprehensive, straight-forward, motivating, and ultimately simpler than you think, Newman’s book is one that really can help those who feel taken advantage of turn their lives around and not feel guilty for it. Her dedication is to “the millions of people who find themselves in millions of places doing millions of things they don’t want to be doing because they couldn’t say no.” For all of those people, this is the definitive answer to taking control, learning step by step how to say no, establishing a new mindset, realigning their priorities, and leading generally happier lives.”
Stacey DeBroff, MomCentral.com
“I make a living by telling people that saying ‘NO’ to unsuitable clients is the key to prosperity in business. Dr. Newman broadens the ‘No’ principle even further. She’s built a convincing case that judicious use of this powerful two-letter word is the key to a richer, more authentic, happier life. Will you read this book? For one, I urge you to say ‘Yes.’”
Kim DeMotte, author of The Positive Power of No: How that Little Word You Love to Hate Can Make or Break Your Business
About The Book of NO
Overscheduled? Overworked? Overwhelmed? Get the “No-How” to Get Off the Yes-Treadmill In The Book of NO Susan Newman helps you break the debilitating “yes” habit with her simple techniques and scenarios, and gives you the actual words to use to turn someone down. Tackling family and children, friends, bosses, coworkers, and even pushy salespeople, you’ll learn to:
- Recognize when someone is manipulating you into saying “yes”
- Avoid being socially overcommitted
- Get more enjoyment out of the time you make for friends and family
- Establish boundaries and be more focused and effective at work
The Book of NO teaches you how to say “no” to just about anybody—and everybody without setting off your guilt-meter and that includes your children who in the end benefit more from parental no’s than yeses. It inoculates you against the “Yes” disease by giving you the knowledge and know-how to remain steadfast in that decision in the face of another person’s power, conning, bullying, or disappointment.