Dangerous Love

Transforming Fear and Conflict at Home, at Work, and in the World

By: Chad Ford

Narrated by: Chad Ford

“Chad Ford reminds us that humanity lies within all of us, and although conflict is everywhere in today's world, we have the tools we need to overcome obstacles and to thrive. This is a fantastic, timely book that I highly recommend." (Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors)

Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflict comes, our instincts are to run or fight.

To transform conflict, Ford says we need to turn toward the people we are in conflict with, put down our physical and emotional weapons, and really love them with the kind of love that leads us to treat others as fellow human beings, not as objects in our way. We have to open ourselves up with no guarantee that anyone on the other side will do the same. While this can feel even more dangerous than conflict itself, it allows us to see the humanity of others so clearly that their needs and desires matter to us as much as our own.

Ford shows dangerous love in action through examples ranging from his work in the Middle East to a deeply moving story about reconciling with his father. He explains why we disconnect from people at the very time we need to be most connected and the predictable patterns of justification and escalation that ensue. Most importantly, he gives us a path to practice dangerous love in the conflicts that matter most to us.

©2020 Chad Ford (P)2020 Chad Ford

Excellent !!!!

Read the book! From beginning to end.
I am a different person because of this book.
Warning- may induce tears...

Profound

Practical and applicable. Brings hope to improve relationships at home, work, community, and the globe. Highly recommend!

It’s gonna take work

Chad’d book plants a seed of ferocious passion to change your life and relieve your unhealthy burden or conflict. The book won’t solve your conflict, but will give you the tools so that you can do so.

A life changing book

To me, this is a must listen! I can’t imagine this not being a blessing to anyone who listens! Listening to this book could not only make a huge difference in whoever listens to this life, but in all their relations, and for the next seven generations and the world! I want what Chad has. This is what I want for my life. I can’t say enough good about this book!

A book for this moment in time

if you're looking for a wise way through conflict, that builds something better instead of more of the same but just at a higher temperature, this is an incredible book!
Great companion for Braver Angels work!