Synopsis
'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' – Alain de Botton
An empowering guide to managing conflict.
As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitable – from work to family life, friendships and even internal dilemmas. But how many of us actually know how to deal with conflict effectively? How can you stop a disagreement escalating to an argument? And how can we all learn to communicate better?
World leading conflict mediator and psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind is here to help you navigate the discords of daily life with her groundbreaking book How to Agree to Disagree.
This book is a comprehensive, accessible and practical handbook, covering a wide range of different types of conflict. From finances to families, world issues to the workplace, Gabrielle is an encouraging guide through a modern world of conflict, empowering you to be confident when dealing with disagreements and to get along with – almost – anyone.
Details
07 May 2026
9781035053285Reviews
Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom.
Gabrielle gives us tools to engage with conflicts and difficulties, which will become second nature as we use them at home, at work, with friends and in the world. Try them!
Principled, pragmatic and powerful – truly a special book for our challenging times.
The future of humanity depends on peaceful cooperation. This practical and insightful book is what everyone needs to read to help us get there.
