The first book I read this summer was a title by John Maxwell called Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. In this book, Maxwell set out to explain how it is possible to connect with people. Unfortunately, I must say that he did a poor job of connecting with his audience.
In terms of being a professionally done book, this title didn’t disappoint. It had all of the anecdotes that you’re looking for that teach you how to apply a concept to real life. It was fairly well written (though it seems clear to me that Maxwell is a better speaker than writer). So what was wrong with it? Maxwell didn’t connect with me. I don’t know how much you can connect with a person through writing, but other authors seem to captivate me, so I don’t understand why a book about connecting failed to connect with me.
The principles in the book are good, and that’s why I’d give this book a 3/5 rating. I would recommend it to people who are familiar with Maxwell and like his writing, but if you’re not familiar with him, I don’t think that this would be a good introduction, and I don’t think it’s near the potential that he’s got. I’ll have to read another one of his books before passing judgment.
