Great Speeches For Better Speaking (Book + Audio CD): Listen and Learn from History's Most Memorable Speeches

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Master the art of persuasion with lessons from the best speakers of our time.

Throughout history, they have moved us. They have enlightened and inspired us. They are our nation's most influential speakers, gifted with the talent to change minds and hearts. What is the almost magical power they possess--and how can you harness it for yourself? The answers are here in this illuminating guide to unforgettable oratory.

Complete with a ninety-minute CD featuring six great speeches in their entirety, this tool kit for speakers takes you through an in-depth analysis of these historically significant speeches and the secrets of their eloquent effectiveness. With close examination of each speech, you'll get lessons on how to:

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Perhaps, best used as a complimentary tool after basic foundation is established. The CD proves a great asset to illustrate each specific element. This book serves as an excellent companion to address the fundamental ideals of rhetoric techniques with flair. The refreshing approach addresses the varied elements which contribute to the development of a speech that gains attention in today's challenging environment.

`Great Speeches for Better Speaking' drips of history and ties together why and how rhetoric, as it relates to public speaking, is so very important. This book should impact and be applicable for any demographic. For the casual reader who enjoys history and what goes on behind the scenes of some of the most important speeches of our time, to the intellectual who strives to learn the integral parts of what makes a speech work or not work; this book caters to all.I'm certain the author had a difficult time in narrowing down and selecting the speeches for this book, which begs the question, will there be more. I found this book to be an enjoyable and enlightening read. The CD that is included is a great bonus.

Through his informative analysis of historical speakers and their speeches, he is able to help the reader form a better understanding about the art of public speaking. This book has it all. Whether you're a high school student or a direct descendent of Aristotle you're in for a great read. In turn, this breakdown helped me develop a stronger base in which to enhance my own public speaking skills. From the `everyman' looking to improve his skills of public address, to the scholar looking to better understand the stylistic tools used in some of history's most famous rhetoric.this book will not disappoint. The author truly shows the power of the spoken word.

I eagerly await its sequel. Herds of Toastmasters and orators alike will call "More, More, More" after reading "Great Speeches for Better Speaking." Its engaging style, organization, and content (text and compact disks) are a refreshing break from the "blah, blah, blah" of books about public speaking.

This is not for those new to presentations due to it's lack of exercises. It has contributed to my speaking skill. You'll have to design your own exercises to apply what you've read. This is a good book. The style is informative but not stuffy.