If I understood you, would I have this look on my face?: my adventures in the art and science of relating and communicating
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New York : Random House, 2017.
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Book
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xviii, 213 pages ; 25 cm
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East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
153.6 ALD
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Alan Alda, the award-winning actor and bestselling author, tells us the fascinating story of his quest to learn how to communicate better, and to teach others to do the same. With his trademark humor and candor, he explores how to develop empathy as the key factor.
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English
ISBN:
9780812989144, 0812989147
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Description
Alan Alda, the award-winning actor and bestselling author, tells us the fascinating story of his quest to learn how to communicate better, and to teach others to do the same. With his trademark humor and candor, he explores how to develop empathy as the key factor.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Alda, A. (2017). If I understood you, would I have this look on my face?: my adventures in the art and science of relating and communicating. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Alda, Alan, 1936-. 2017. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Alda, Alan, 1936-, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. Random House, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Alda, Alan. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. Random House, 2017.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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