I'm Sorry, I'm Not Apologizing Why We Do It, Why We Don't, and Why It Matters
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
23.03.2027
Verlag
PortfolioSeitenzahl
240
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14/1,4 cm
Gewicht
336 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-0-593-71975-6
From the bestselling author of the classic You Just Don't Understand, an exploration of how apologies can make or break our relationships with others
Why do some apologies heal while others make things worse? Why do some people resist saying “I’m sorry,” and others can’t stop?
Drawing on decades of research and countless in-depth conversations, in I'm Sorry, I'm Not Apologizing, #1 New York Times bestselling author Deborah Tannen reveals that apologies are far more than admissions of guilt—they’re windows into relationships. She shows how they can repair rifts, express empathy, defuse anger, or assert control. Through vivid real-life stories, she illustrates that an apology can restore connection in an instant, while its absence—or a demand for one--can sour a relationship for years.
With her trademark blend of warmth, insight, and wit, Tannen explains why many “sorries” aren’t apologies, while many perfectly fine apologies don’t include the words “sorry” or “apologize” at all. She delves into how differences in gender, culture, and rhetorical style can create small differences that lead to big trouble. Readers will discover why doctors are told not to apologize, why couples often end up fighting about apologies rather than what started the argument, and why a single heartfelt apology—sometimes wordless, sometimes decades late—can lift a lifetime of hurt.
Whether exploring the tender terrain between parents and adult children, the minefield of romantic relationships, or the delicate thread linking apology and forgiveness, Tannen illuminates the everyday drama of saying sorry—or refusing to. Along the way, she redefines what apologies are, what they can do, and how understanding them can change not only our relationships but our sense of selves.
Wise, funny, and profoundly humane, I'm Sorry, I'm Not Apologizing will forever change how you think about the most versatile, and powerful, thing you can do with (or without) words.
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