The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World

by Stephen R. Covey

Other authorsSandra M. Covey (Foreword)

Paperback, 1997

Status

Available

Publication

St. Martin's Griffin (1998), 390 pages

Description

"Fully revised and Updated! A new edition Stephen R. Covey's New York Times bestselling classic to help you create and sustain a strong family culture in a turbulent world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is a practical guide to navigating the challenges of family life. This newly revised edition includes updated stories, thoughtful new insights from Sandra Covey, and wisdom for navigating the challenges of modern day digital culture. Rooted in the 7 Habits that have transformed the lives of millions, the book is filled with anecdotes from Covey's own family along with those of countless other families in every stage of life. Inside you'll find: - A breakdown of the 7 Habits with concrete methods for implementing each of them - Reflection and application questions for both you and your family members--for everyone from young kids to adults - An index of common family challenges along with ways to address them - And much more. While each and every family is unique, the 7 Habits offer a gentle framework for creating a vibrant family culture of trust and love, no matter what your family situation. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families is an invaluable guidebook for families everywhere and an invitation to build a better life, one habit at a time"--… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member writingjax

This book comes with a set of discussion cards and is a wonderful book to read as a family during meals. My family has had deep heart-to-heart talks based on such discussion questions. I would recommend this book for any family seeking ways to reconnect or improve their interpersonal realtionships

with each other.

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LibraryThing member briandarvell

This book has lots of good and simple ideas related to raising a family today but ultimately I found most of the material too corny and unrealistic to be used by most families. I found myself getting annoyed at much of the simplistic ideas and anecdotes. One cannot ignore the impact of society on

others but you must embrace it positively - not all impact from modern culture is negative.

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LibraryThing member Reisgids

"What is 'effectiveness' in a family?" asks author Steven R. Covey. He promptly answers with four words: "a beautiful family culture." Building this culture is the primary theme of Covey's parenting guide, a manual based on concepts introduced in his blockbuster, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective

People. Covey, a New-Age business guru and leadership authority, has consulted with the world's top corporate and political leaders, but closer to home he is the father of nine children. Here, Covey reinterprets each of his now famous "habits" (Habit 1: Be Proactive, Habit 4: Think Win-Win, Habit 6: Synergize) to apply to parenting and family-life issues. Covey suggests writing a family mission statement, implementing special family times and "one-on-ones," holding regular family meetings, and making the commitment to move from "me" to "we" as techniques to improve family effectiveness. Covey is a brilliant storyteller. By weaving the voices and anecdotes of his wife and children with his own inspirational and informative stories, exercises, and parables, he has created a book with something for all parents interested in enhancing the strength and beauty of their own families.

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