The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Paperback - 2020
by Priya Parker
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Readers were sharply divided. Fans praised the book as a practical, thought?provoking reframe of how to convene—from dinners and weddings to work meetings—valuing its emphasis on clear purpose, intentional openings and closings, curated guest lists, and confident hosting. Many reported immediately usable tips for classrooms, clubs, and conferences. Critics found the tone privileged and name?droppy, the advice prescriptive or intrusive (forced icebreakers, strict structure), and the examples skewed to elite settings; some said it could have been a shorter article and that the audio edition underwhelms. Overall, it’s seen as a useful, if polarizing, guide best for planners who prefer structure over “chill.”
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- Title The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
- Author Priya Parker
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Riverhead Books
- Publication date 2020-04-14
- Features Bibliography, Index
- ISBN 9781594634932 / 1594634939
- Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 in (20.83 x 13.72 x 2.29 cm)
- Category Self-Help
- Library of Congress subjects Interpersonal relations, Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Dewey Decimal Code 302.1
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