Appreciative Living: The Principles of Appreciative Inquiry in Personal Life

Appreciative Living is the only comprehensive book on the principles of Appreciative Inquiry. It suggests we give up trying to fix ourselves, and focus instead on what works; where we excel; what makes us come alive. It explains the theory and practice of asking questions that empower and direct us towards the life we want, and of creating mental pictures of the future we desire. Part I presents the theoretical foundation for this new paradigm by diving deep into the latest consistent thinking and research in a clear, straight-forward manner. Part II focuses on practical applications, and presents a simple model and exercises for applying the principles in any situation.