March 30, 2015
Mintle (Press Pause Before You Eat), a therapist and clinical social worker, offers readers methods for responding without panic when the words âwe need to talk" are uttered. She shows readers how to rethink their own communication styles and skills, while equipping them to improve those skills. Shedescribes six basic ways of reacting to interpersonal conflicts while assuring readers that even very ingrained habits can be changed, leading to a life that isn't undermined by insecurity or residues of a difficult past. Mintle provides clear advice on navigating even the trickiest relationships, opening the way for readers to emulate her suggestions in their own lives. She also weaves in an occasional element of Christian faith that some readers will appreciate, though others may not need it. Agent: Wes Yoder, Ambassador Agency.