Sewanee doesn’t buy what romance novels are selling-not after her own dreams were tragically cut short-and she stopped narrating them years ago. On her return home, Sewanee discovers one of the world’s most beloved romance novelists wanted her to perform her last book-with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. When she arrives in Las Vegas last-minute for a book convention, Sewanee unexpectedly spends a whirlwind night with a charming stranger. She’s found success and satisfaction from the inside of a sound booth and it allows her to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother. PS – In October, my father had a stroke and lost the use of his tongue – he has had the biggest impact and changed my mind about what it means to listen to what's unsaid.From the author of My Oxford Year, Julia Whelan’s uplifting novel tells the story of a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator-who has lost sight of her dreams after a tragic accident-and her journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance when she agrees to narrate one last romance novel.įor Sewanee Chester, being an audiobook narrator is a long way from her old dreams, but the days of being a star on film sets are long behind her. Who or what has changed your mind this year? (I am genuinely curious to listen to your reply) The author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz which has sold over 6 million copies and explores the gap between stories and the truth. has great permanence and remains to be seen.”Ī master class in listening to what is unsaid and the long-term impact of her Grandfathers listening. This does not apply to the sense of sight, because if you represent to the eye a beautiful human body composed of proportionately beautiful parts, this beauty. “Hearing is less noble than sight as soon as it is born it dies, and its death is as swift as its birth. The sense of hearing was less useful, because sounds disappear after they are made. “The eye, which is said to be the window of the soul, is the principal means by which the brain’s sensory receptor may fully and magnificently contemplate the infinite works of nature.” When he understands that you are not trying to defeat him, but only to find the truth, he will listen to you and perhaps accept what you tell him.” Though he is no longer saying anything, in his heart he still keeps to his opinion, the only way to make him change that opinion is to speak quietly and reasonably. “In an argument, you may silence your opponent by pressing an advantage of strength or of wealth, or of education. The Way of Judo – A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students These are a few of the books that have changed my mind this year Is there anyone you can recommend for me to interview on the Deep Listening Podcast? The secrets of listening for emotions in the workplace - move beyond sad, mad, and gladīeing a better listener by suspending shrewd judgment - what else you can see when you listen with an open mind How to effectively listen to autism spectrum - Discover why three is half of eight Three practical ways to listen when you disagree fiercely - Understand the importance of the backstory Each altered how I listened for the rest of the discussion. I wanted to share a few of the podcast guests that changed my mind about listening with you. Honestly - It’s been an ironic year for me because I have had to learn how to become a better speaker on the topic of listening. I am grateful to 40,000 participants in workshops and keynote speaking events who have listened to me. This year I have been lucky enough to work in Atlanta, Auckland, Chicago, Denver, Hamburg, New York, London, Milan, Munich, Pennsylvania, Toronto, and Vancouver – all virtually this year. A quick note of thanks for your support of the quest to create 100 million Deep Listeners in the world.
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