Better Speeches in Ten Simple Steps, Revised 2nd Edition [Paperback]

James W. Robinson (Author)

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James W. Robinson, author of Better Speeches in Ten Simple Steps, Doing Business in Vietnam, and After the Revolution (all from Prima), is a veteran speechwriter and political communicator who has worked for some of America's top business leaders and elected officials, including Ronald Reagan, former California governor George Deukmejian, and California attorney general Dan Lungren. From 1987 to 1993 he served as the trade representative for the governor of California and later as the state?s world trade commissioner. His accomplishments include overseeing the establishment of California?s five foreign trade and investment offices, including its Asian offices located in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Mr. Robinson is currently the vice president of public affairs for the American Trucking Association. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 2 Rev Sub edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559586915
• ISBN-13: 978-1559586917
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,856,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Basic Book on Public Speaking, November 3, 2000

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This review is from: Better Speeches in Ten Simple Steps, Revised 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Author drives home the need for preparation of script or outline. This book is not a pep talk nor does it have a motivational bent. It is well written. Did any of Ronald Reagan's speech writers not write a book. Different than most public speaking books, he leaves you to pick your own words and gestures for the most part. He focuses on being who you are and making the most of it. If you are a clear cut expert in the areas you intend to speak on this is the book for you because it is short and sweat and covers the critical basics without trying to make you over.