I've read several of Deborah Tannen's books and when I saw this on the shelf, I picked it up for a re-read. This book explores the relationships between mothers and daughters, specifically looking at and analyzing the language they use to communicate with each other. Why do daughters complain that their mothers are always critical? Why do mothers feel their daughters often misunderstand them? Tannen explains why a remark that would be harmless coming from anyone else somehow turns explosive when it comes from your own mother or daughter.
This is an eye-opening book and as a re-read, still pretty interesting. It's insightful and also pretty helpful (or at least, it has been for me). Understanding how linguistics, tone and other facets of language can have impact allows you have some guidance for your own communication.
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