Negotiating the Nonnegotiable

<b><b>“One of the most important books of our modern era” </b></b>–Amb. Jaime de Bourbon<b><br><br>For anyone struggling with conflict, this book can transform you. </b><i>Negotiating the Nonnegotiable </i>takes you on a journey into the heart and soul of conflict, providing unique insight into the emotional undercurrents that too often sweep us out to sea. With vivid stories of his closed-door sessions with warring political groups, disputing businesspeople, and families in crisis, Daniel Shapiro presents a universally applicable method to successfully navigate conflict.  A deep, provocative book to reflect on and wrestle with, this book can change your life.<br>  <br> <i>Be warned</i>: This book is not a quick fix. Real change takes work. You<i> </i>will learn how to master five emotional dynamics that can sabotage conflict outside your awareness:<br><br>1. <b><i>Vertigo</i></b>: How can you avoid getting emotionally consumed in conflict? <br>2. <b><i>Repetition compulsion</i></b>: How can you stop repeating the same conflicts again and again? <br>3. <b><i>Taboos</i></b>: How can you discuss sensitive issues at the heart of the conflict? <br>4. <b><i>Assault on the sacred</i></b>: What should you do if your values feel threatened? <br>5. <b><i>Identity politics</i></b>: What can you do if others use politics against you? <br><br>In our era of discontent, this is just the book we need to resolve conflict in our own lives and in the world around us.