Philosophy & Psychology
Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes.
By Emily Kasriel.
June 2025. 352p. illus. Morrow, $30 (9780063352988); e-book (9780063353008). 158.2.
For a world torn apart by wars, politics, and misunderstanding, longtime BBC media executive Kasriel has a plan: deep listening. Deep listening is “transformational” rather than “transactional,” she writes. With standard listening, one aims for facts and information; deep listening is intended to be an interaction that will leave both sides feeling respected and understood. Deep listening is especially needed when speaker and listener disagree. Kasriel offers eight steps to perfecting this technique, including creating a safe space, tuning into your own thoughts, being present, and being curious. Listeners are also instructed to hold eye contact, keep silent, reflect back the speaker’s thoughts, and…
