ABOUT THE BOOK
In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective community without conflict. She rejects the idea that good groups don’t fight. Indeed, it’s because people disagree that groups flourish.
As she did in the now-classic The Art of Gathering, Parker draws on her far-reaching experience in conflict resolution as well as her own detailed research and down-to-earth examples to lay out the ways that people can identify disputes, determine how to address them, and what to do if they are insurmountable. Whether people disagree in the boardroom or the locker room, on a playground or in church, online or in person, conflict is a part of life, and understanding healthy conflict and how to harness its power is more important than ever. The Art of Fighting is a vital primer to help all of us understand how to do that.
Why We Chose It:
Having healthy conflict is one of the most valuable lessons you’ll learn in your adult life. Healthy communication is the building block for healthy conflict, and both skills will serve you in every avenue of your life, from your romantic relationships, to your professional relationships, to your daily interactions with members of your community.
The Art of Fighting is the guide to conflict that we’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re conflict-averse, or if you dive head-first into heated interactions, Parker’s words will empower you to disagree with grace.
Where to get the book:
Order your copy of The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict from your favorite bookseller or borrow it from your local library. It’s also available in audiobook and e-book formats. Or, purchase the book HERE.
About Priya Parker
Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, and executive producer and host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, Parker has spent 20 years guiding leaders and groups through complicated conversations about community, identity, and vision at moments of transition. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and two children.
