Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life
Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life
Review Quotes: "In a world where so many of us are struggling to find the right words, Big Talk is the answer. It shows us how to move past the...
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Review Quotes: --Hunter Prosper, New York Times bestselling author of Stories from a Stranger "Finding real connection with others doesn't have to be complicated. Everyday interactions, along with genuine curiosity and an open mind, are often all it takes to foster trust. This book shows us how." --Nedra Glover Tawwab, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace " Big Talk is a breath of fresh air. Reading this book feels like sitting down with a good friend. Kalina writes with so much warmth and honesty, you can't help but be inspired and learn how to move past the surface and connect in a real way. Big Talk is the reminder we all need that we're meant for deeper conversations." --Julie McFadden (Hospice Nurse Julie), New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to Fear "In a clickbait, small talk world, Big Talk dares us to go deeper and connect authentically. Kalina Silverman shares powerful stories and a clear framework to transform everyday moments into real connections - around the water cooler, at the dinner table, at a neighborhood park - anywhere life happens. This book is your invitation to speak with strangers, listen with your soul, and create conversations that last a lifetime! --Shaka Senghor, New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs and How To Be Free "True connection is what we want most--and yet, in today's world, it can be incredibly challenging to find and cultivate. In this powerful and practical guide, Kalina Silverman helps lead us back to one another and, in the process, to better lives and a better world. Packed with inspiring stories and actionable strategies, Big Talk is a book we can all put to good use." --Stephanie Harrison, international bestselling author of New Happy "Kalina Silverman's Make Big Talk revives the lost art of conversation and curiosity--not just asking what someone does but how they feel about what they do, revealing who they really are. This book is the tool kit we need to unlock all the beauty hiding in plain sight." --Steve Goldbloom, creator of the Emmy-nominated series "Brief But Spectacular," airing on PBS NewsHour "Kalina Silverman's positivity is infectious! I've been so impressed and inspired by her uniquely hopeful perspective on our shared humanity. This uplifting book will give you the jolt of optimism you've been craving, as it lays out her highly relatable methods for creating deeper and more meaningful experiences in life and relationships. This is the book the world desperately needs right now." - Ryan Dusick, founding drummer of Maroon 5, licensed therapist, author of Harder to Breathe "Studies show us deep connection is the salve for loneliness and one in four Americans say they don't have someone to confide in. This makes Big Talk a much-needed, non-negotiable skill for solving the loneliness epidemic. It's deep conversation that makes us feel more connected. This incredible book gives you practical strategies for getting to deeper conversation more quickly." --Simone Heng, Award-winning author of Let's Talk About Loneliness "Kalina Silverman blends authentic storytelling with social impact, helping us see ourselves--and one another--through a more honest and compassionate lens. Big Talk is a refreshing antidote to small talk, sparking the kinds of conversations that heal, inspire, and create real change. Having seen the ripple effect of Kalina's work firsthand, I know her message has the power to transform not just how we communicate, but how we connect as humans." --Erin Raftery Ryan, CEO, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Westside Los Angeles Biographical Note: Kalina Silverman is the creator of Big Talk (@MakeBigTalk). She graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and received a prestigious Fulbright award to pursue cross-cultural communications research in Singapore. She serves as a U.S. Fulbright ambassador, in addition to her work as an author, video journalist, speaker, and artist. Her storytelling has raised millions for social impact campaigns, inspiring people all over the world. Big Talk has been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, Time, People, PBS, and more. When she's not making Big Talk, Kalina loves to surf, practice martial arts, paint, write and play music, and adventure outdoors. Publisher Marketing: From the wildly popular and innovative creator of @MakeBigTalk, a practical and comprehensive guide to forming deeper connections to combat loneliness and strengthen existing relationships Our world is increasingly connected--yet so many people feel alone and without purpose. Big Talk offers a powerful antidote. With simple tools and inspiring real-life stories, Kalina Silverman shares how you can go beyond small talk and unlock hidden emotional depths in everyday interactions--whether with a stranger, a friend, a coworker, a community member, a family member, a partner, or even yourself. What began as one young woman's mission to fight loneliness has since grown into a global movement, featured in major media and used in schools, workplaces, governments, and communities around the world. In this book, Silverman distills more than a decade of insights from "making Big Talk" into easy-to-apply questions, prompts, and techniques that will help you:
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Author: Silverman, Kalina
Publisher: Tarcher
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-02-24
BISAC: Self-Help|Communication & Social Skills|Family & Relationships|Friendship|Self-Help|Motivational & Inspirational
Weight: 0.84 lbs
ISBN: 9780593855317
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780593855317
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