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How to Agree to Disagree

Synopsis

'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' – Alain de Botton

An empowering guide to managing conflict.

As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitablefrom 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
336 pages
9781035053308
Imprint: Bluebird

Reviews

Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom.Alain de Botton, author of Essays in Love
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!Susie Orbach, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst
Principled, pragmatic and powerful – truly a special book for our challenging times.Philippe Sands, writer and barrister
The future of humanity depends on peaceful cooperation. This practical and insightful book is what everyone needs to read to help us get there.Jeannette Winterson, author of Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit