Nonviolent Communication. Marshall Rosenberg. Book Summary. Over 5,000,000 copies of this book sold worldwide…because, as it’s stated on the cover, it really works. Based on Gandhi’s idea of nonviolence, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is also known as “Compassionate Communication.” NVC is an extraordinary tool, and I personally think this book should be mandatory reading for every human being. Especially parents.So if you are looking for a book to get some practical ideas on how to ...