The Art of Positive Communication encourages readers to take a deep breath and imagine a world filled with interactions and talk that nourish the soul and deepen our connections with others and ourselves based on solid research and hope. Through an engaging series of stories, interview excerpts, media snippets, conversations with his son, and other examples combined with multiple theories, Mirivel shows us the way to be better people and form better communities.

Patrice Buzzanell, Distinguished Professor, Brian Lamb School of Communication, University of South Florida, USA

This outstanding second edition is one of the best books on positive communication available. My students across undergraduate and graduate classes consistently rank it their favorite because its practical, tangible skills instantly transform interactions and reveal the profound power our words have to build meaningful connections and change lives.

Amy M. Young, Professor of Business Communications, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA

The Art of Positive Communication goes well beyond introducing readers to concepts of positive communication to inspiring them to adopt authentic and artful practices that can make a significant difference in their personal and relational lives. Grounded in contemporary and classical theory, and enriched with applied practices and reflection activities, this engaging new edition invites students to cultivate the beauty and possibility within everyday interactions.

Margaret Pitts, Associate Professor of Communication, The University of Arizona, USA