12 Simple Words

Name: 12 Simple Words
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: John W Kennedy
ISBN: 9798895313695

Author: John W Kennedy

Narrator: Matthew Sullivan

Unabridged: 4 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: PublishDrive

Published: 08/21/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help, Communication & Social Skills, Biography & Autobiography, Memoirs

Synopsis

One of the things that drives John W. Kennedy the craziest and increases his personal cynicism is the fact that we do not communicate anymore. This sounds odd in a world full of communication devices, but 'talking at' is not 'talking with' others. We always look to find someone to blame instead of listening and trying to understand another's POV. Most of the time, blame is never the answer needed to act, but something to deal with after the solution is found. Debate and arguments have value when they do not become personal. He has changed his approach many times in life, when someone convinced him of a better solution. We must stop making broad assertions and assumptions based on factors out of one's own control. We need to decide that groups are made up of individuals that have differing life experiences. We can embrace and learn from many.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on October 10, 2025

John W. Kennedy’s 12 Simple Words is a heartfelt blend of memoir, philosophy, and community storytelling that reminds us how timeless values can shape a meaningful life. At first glance, the book seems rooted in the Boy Scout Law, with its familiar twelve virtues—trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendl......more

Goodreads review by Steven on September 30, 2025

Imagine for a moment a world rapidly becoming more technologically advanced. Where once there was a handful of ways for the inhabitants to communicate with each other, suddenly, there are seemingly infinite possibilities. However, instead of understanding each other better because of the myriad of c......more

Goodreads review by Charles on October 07, 2025

A Reminder of How Communication Should Be I found 12 Simple Words by John W. Kennedy engaging and insightful. The author discusses how communication often feels lacking despite the many tools we have, like text messages and video calls. He believes that simple words can enhance our communication and......more

Goodreads review by Daniel Fard on October 11, 2025

12 Simple Words' by John W.. Kennedy offers a fresh and thought-provoking view on the modern paradox of communication: despite many ways to connect, we often feel more isolated than ever. Kennedy’s main point—that we’ve shifted from “talking with” to “talking at” each other—resonates strongly in tod......more