I recieved a copy of this book through NetGalley and RB Media by Dr. Mike Bechtle in exchange for an honest review.
This is a much needed book that can be of great help with the simple writing that is applicable in daily life. I got many insights on fruitful communication through this book. I wouldn't say it was perfect, but it matched my expectations.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for my copy of It's Better to Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words
The No-Regrets Guide to Better Conversations by Dr. Mike Bechtle in exchange for an honest review. It published February 15, 2022.
This was a helpful little book with a lot of practical tips and helpful information. I think this can apply to anyone who is looking to improve their conversation skills.
The narration was well-done.

Before I even reached the end of this audiobook, I quickly went and order a printed copy for my church library. Who doesn’t need a good guide on how to communicate well with people around us!

I like that the author uses Christian principles such as humility in how to relate to people, instead of assertiveness that a lot of other communication books insist upon. He doesn’t quote much from the Bible but often does so from Christian books.

Dr Bechtle narrated his book well so you won’t mind listening to it several times. Good pleasant voice. Good book.

5 stars from me.

As I was listening to this book I resonated with what the author was saying. Guilty as charged.... Lol By the end I was thinking that I have a lot to work on. Dr Bechtle did a wonderful job of narrating and the layout of the book was done nicely.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and Dr. Mick Bechtle for the opportunity to receive an AAC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks to Mike Bechtle, Netgalley and RB Media for gifting me a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. The opinions in this review are all my own.

There are a lot of self help books out there, they all encourage us to be our best self. This book does that, as well as any good self help book does, by pointing out obvious things that as humans we tend to forget. This book breaks down the basic steps to becoming a better conversationalist. While listening to this book, I found myself saying "oops, yeah, I totally do that" and "oh, I already knew that and am working on it." It was a good mix of feeling like I could be better and patting myself on the back...like girl you are on the right track.

There is something in this book for everyone. We can all benefit from being better communicators and above all, better listeners. I liked the 10 characteristics that MB outlined for being an effective communicator.

One thing that really hit home for me is when he talked about how at one point in his life, he would research everything for WEEKS before just giving it a try (fixing a leak), because he wanted to know everything about everything before trying it. I find myself doing that a lot and end up missing out on opportunities for organic growth...mistakes can be our best opportunity to learn and if we are too afraid to make mistakes we can really miss out on so much. Like his father-in-law told him...you can research how to water ski...just gotta get pushed off the back of the boat. HA! HA!

He also talked about resisting the urge to try to change people. Guilty as charged, ugh I totally try to do that so I can prevent people from making mistakes that I made...I do it to the extreme. We can't REALLY change people....but we can be better communicators and by communicating well we can be who we are meant to be.

It’s Better To Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words, by Dr. Mike Bechtle, is THE BEST self help book I have ever read. Chocked full of practical pearls of wisdom, easy to understand and complimented by rational illustrations! Anyone who desires to speak better, communicate better, and get their point of view across in a meaningful, uncomplicated, and powerful way, must read/listen to this book. Whether you are a public speaker, speak for business, speak to your family, or just speak to your friends, I can’t imagine anyone not benefiting the guidance given.

The author himself narrates his book. He does an excellent job in expressions and has a pleasant voice to listen to. This is a book I want to keep on my shelf and refer to as often as needed.

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and Dr. Mick Bechtle for the opportunity to receive an AAC in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

I was pleasantly surprised by this audiobook. I really liked that the author focused on working with who you are as a person instead of just a basic list of "do this and you'll be successful".

This was an excellent book on conversations, relationships, and how to improve at both.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to take their communication skills to the next level.

The only downside with this book, is that it is classified as a Christian book, but it barely mentioned anything Christian-related.
I would love to see a few more entries about, something along the lines of - "and with these tips, you can improve your conversations and relationships with people, but for the biggest change in your life I recommend working on your relationship with Jesus..."
Something like that, would have brought this book far-and-above my expectations.

I would recommend this book for secular readers, as it is very conversational and accessible for all.

4.6/5