Let's Talk authorial voice is recognisably Nihal Arthanayeke (if you have listened to his radio interviews). a very impassioned defence of conversation as an art and one of the things that can save and retain our humanity in a world of GIFs and emojis and fifteen second digital dopamine hits. The pandemic has exacerbated the trend towards fewer face-to-face interactions, while the growth of social media has led to heated arguments online. He wants to know what it really means to have a 'great conversation' and, most importantly, how he can teach us to have better interactions in our everyday lives. The most valuable conversations themselves are spaces where the participants give over a part of themselves to each other to explore, illuminate and connect" Nihal makes communication natual and accessible to all.

Was it challenging, did you learn something – information or insight – and did it create a connection? In conclusion, “Let’s Talk: How to Have Better Conversations” is a book that gives us insight into why conversations, even the most difficult, as ones that are worth having, I leave you with a quote from one of our previous book club authors, Matt Haig “ A very impassioned defence of conversation as an art”. A resolve to be a giant among men, to conquer, plunder and seize the greatness that he thinks is his right. I was keen to read this after reading great reviews and hearing Nihal talk passionately about it on the interview circuit.

First, the knowledge of who we are – the change in roles in a conversation based on the situation -, then understanding who we are talking to, and the confidence and comfort to challenge as well as defend your perspective with information. Being with your partner may feel like rainbows and unicorns, but that doesn't mean you have a healthy, functioning relationship. He currently presents the daily afternoon show on BBC 5 Live and the official Penguin Books podcast. Throughout the book, we are shown the importance of a good conversationalist being driven by knowledge. Now he wants to understand how he developed his skills, what it exactly means to have a 'great conversation' and, most importantly, how he can teach us to have better interactions in our everyday lives.

One Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. Let's Talk blends Nihal's experiences as an acclaimed interviewer with expert and celebrity opinion on the secrets and psychology behind successful communication.Ultimately, I dont think 'Let's Talk' delivers on this and feels more like a memoir of Nihal's radio career with the conversational advice being sparce and simple. It’s a fascinating concept and one that maybe you have pondered when you are considering your communication with those around you, both personally and professionally.

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