1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking: Fresh, Timely, and Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers [Paperback]

Michael Hodgin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1998

Experienced speakers know the value of humor for adding punch to their point and muscle to their message. That's why 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking belongs in every pastor's and speaker's library -- including yours! Like its rib-tickling predecessor, 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, this volume is a gold mine of one-liners, jokes, and humorous anecdotes for almost any situation or subject. Pick your topic: Attitudes, Evangelism, Romance, Weddings . . . you'll find what you're looking for, conveniently alphabetized, numbered, and indexed for instant referencing. There's even a space for you to record the times and places you use each illustration, so no one will hear you tell the same joke twice. Most of these humorous gems have already been tested by preachers and other speakers. And the huge variety ensures you'll find something to tickle any congregation's funny bone -- and grab its attention.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Experienced speakers know the value of humor for grabbing and holding attention. That's why this volume belongs in every pastor's and speaker's library. Arranged by topic, here are 1001 one-liners, jokes, and humorous anecdotes for almost any situation or subject. Most of these illustrations have already been tested by preachers and other speakers. The huge variety ensures there'll be something to catch any congregation's funny bone--and its attention.

From the Author

Michael Hodgin is the author of 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking. He edits The Pastor’s Story File and Parables, Etc., two newsletters for pastors and public speakers. He lives in Platteville, Colorado

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031021713X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310217138
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,137,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for preachers, October 3, 2007

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Donna H. Britt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking: Fresh, Timely, and Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers (Paperback)

I have been using this book as a sermon resource for several years now and have used quite a few of the anecdotes throughout the book. I especially appreciate the in-depth index which guides me to the topics I need. It made me purchase Hodgin's other two compilations.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not true to its title, March 7, 2004

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Dugites "dugites" (PERTH Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking: Fresh, Timely, and Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers (Paperback)

I found this book very disappointing. Its title is 1001 more humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking.

I found a lot of the content is not suitable for public speaking unless you are a preacher. A lot is in preaching. But I doubt whether many preachers would want to use it.

I wanted to use it in my public speaking club. Much is not appropriate for that setting.

I found it bemusing that quite a bit of the book is not appropriate for a preacher to use either.

Although the book was only published in 1998, it had an old feel.

I would not recommend this for public speaking.