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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
tatevg's review against another edition
3.0
A book that I am reading referenced this one so many times that I thought I am missing big on something, so I purchased it. Well, definitely a must read for a starter, but I should have known that having been written in early 1900s, it wouldn't be much applicable to an academic woman of early 2000s :-)
lenanechet's review against another edition
4.0
I am re-"reading" The Art of Public Speaking by listening to the audiobook, during long morning runs.
weddems's review against another edition
5.0
I am no public speaker but this book is relevant to everyone, no matter if they are planning to give a public speech or not.
Public speaking as an art, like any other art, consists of different, nuanced, interconnected yet separate elements, that are woven together in order to produce the effect the speaker desires. With full mastery of these components, Syeikh Hamza Yusuf remarks that: "If you learn these three [Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric], you will be a formidable force in the world".
This book could also be viewed as a 'self-help' book. Dale Carnegie not only talks about public speaking but also stresses the public speaker himself. This balanced approached of speaking/speaker makes the read much more relatable and relevant. So please, throw away those trash self-help books to turn you into a narcissist and help yourself to reading works that truly inspire greatness.
Overall, I had a hard time digesting the book, partly because much of it demands for me to get outside my comfort zone. Nonetheless, the effort invested was well worth the insights gained.
Public speaking as an art, like any other art, consists of different, nuanced, interconnected yet separate elements, that are woven together in order to produce the effect the speaker desires. With full mastery of these components, Syeikh Hamza Yusuf remarks that: "If you learn these three [Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric], you will be a formidable force in the world".
This book could also be viewed as a 'self-help' book. Dale Carnegie not only talks about public speaking but also stresses the public speaker himself. This balanced approached of speaking/speaker makes the read much more relatable and relevant. So please, throw away those trash self-help books to turn you into a narcissist and help yourself to reading works that truly inspire greatness.
Overall, I had a hard time digesting the book, partly because much of it demands for me to get outside my comfort zone. Nonetheless, the effort invested was well worth the insights gained.
llanirev's review against another edition
4.0
Pleasant surprise. Book had so much relevant content and exercises/challenges that I really should reread this one in a year or so. Some very useful tips.
onespaceymother's review against another edition
5.0
Are many of the references dated? Does he constantly refer to all of humankind as “man?” Yes, of course, it was in the 1930s and ew. But as I’m reviewing materials for an upcoming public speaking course there are some old standby’s for a reason. This book is such an excellent resource for laying out technical vocal skills and the end of chapter exercises to practice and highlight the lessons are still so useful and practical.