Something strange is going on. All over the world, pain is manifesting itself as light. Cuts and bruises blaze and flash. Arthritic joints glow. Injured troops emit radiant white shards into the desert night. On the news, they're calling it ‘The Illumination’. As this breathtaking phenomenon takes holds, a private journal of love notes passes into the keeping of Carol Ann Page, a lonely hospital patient, and from there through the hands of five other people. Each of them will find their lives changed forever in this masterful novel of human warmth and sheer invention - a story which spans decades and continents, telescopes from the global to the most intimate scale, and shines a spectacular light on the wounds we all bear.
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Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) described himself as a "simple country boy" from Missouri but was also a pioneer of the self-improvement genre. Since the 1936 publication of his first book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, he has touched millions of readers and his classic works continue to impact lives to this day.
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93 of 100 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have been a Toastmaster for several years. This book pulled my experiences together, and showed me how to make better use of preparation and presentation techniques. Carnegie addresses the whole person, and radiates an interest in people and their goals.
Two of the more valuable approaches of the book were its focus on the gradual development of a speech through the use of constant reflection, and its instruction for using imagery to recall the points of a speech when you are actually out on the floor.
Another strong point of the book is its use of examples, both from historical and comtemporary (for the author) sources. The examples not only strengthen the interest of the reader, but augment and reinforce the points Carnegie is emphasizing.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Clovis
Format:Mass Market Paperback
After having read HOW TO DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE & INFLUENCE PEOPLE by PUBLIC SPEAKING by Dale Carnegie, I genuinely feel compelled to write a brief review.
First, I found this book to be useful and pratical. The author provides general principles regarding how to develop self-confidence and improve one's speaking peformance, then provides an illustration of that principle. In other words, the author is effectively instructing us on how to improve our public speaking peformance, which is critical in so many professions.
Second, this book contains brilliant depth. In fact, to be forward, I was skeptical I would even find this book useful. I have provided speeches with nearly 300 people in attendance. However, when it came to my performance before small groups --say, three to twelve people-- I tended to flounder. From this book, I learned that I must prepare for my short presentations as I prepare for my more lengthy presentations. A few quick pointers: memorize your opening and closing, which I was not doing for my small group presentations; I was often attempting to "wing" them. However, subsequently reading this book, my presentations are more effective and have more grace.
Third and in conclusion, the final chapter was somewhat astonishing for me. I was literally mispronouncing a few words, and I am very grateful for having received instruction and guidance from the author. For example, I was mispronouncing vIand, antIdote, amEnable, cUlinary, sUpine, lab-o-ra-tory, bev-er-age, Cath-o-lic, choc-o-late, di-a-mond, fo-li-age, gal-ler-y, et al.! I honestly state with confidence that this little treasure is a "must read" for professionals, particularly those required to speak before small and large audiences. On a final note, I only wish I had read this book earlier, my life would have been quite easier.
Sincerely,
Clovis
First, I found this book to be useful and pratical. The author provides general principles regarding how to develop self-confidence and improve one's speaking peformance, then provides an illustration of that principle. In other words, the author is effectively instructing us on how to improve our public speaking peformance, which is critical in so many professions.
Second, this book contains brilliant depth. In fact, to be forward, I was skeptical I would even find this book useful. I have provided speeches with nearly 300 people in attendance. However, when it came to my performance before small groups --say, three to twelve people-- I tended to flounder. From this book, I learned that I must prepare for my short presentations as I prepare for my more lengthy presentations. A few quick pointers: memorize your opening and closing, which I was not doing for my small group presentations; I was often attempting to "wing" them. However, subsequently reading this book, my presentations are more effective and have more grace.
Third and in conclusion, the final chapter was somewhat astonishing for me. I was literally mispronouncing a few words, and I am very grateful for having received instruction and guidance from the author. For example, I was mispronouncing vIand, antIdote, amEnable, cUlinary, sUpine, lab-o-ra-tory, bev-er-age, Cath-o-lic, choc-o-late, di-a-mond, fo-li-age, gal-ler-y, et al.! I honestly state with confidence that this little treasure is a "must read" for professionals, particularly those required to speak before small and large audiences. On a final note, I only wish I had read this book earlier, my life would have been quite easier.
Sincerely,
Clovis
36 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
As one could expect from a expert in human interaction, Dale Carnegie wrote a clear and concise book on public speaking. The book is very readable, with loads of "practical" examples, and with a fantastic summary after each chapter. I am sure the book can be of help to the novice as for the expert speaker alike. I gave the book 4 stars, because in my view only mind blowing books like Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" deserve the maximum of 5 stars.
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Amazing book
This book is amazing! This book is old, but the things that it teaches you are powerful. Human behavior is still the same. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Bouda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Buy
Written a lot like is "How to win friends". Nothing really new in the book. Talks about preparation, speaking out loud, being comfortable with your audience. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Nathan
4.0 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this book as a gift for my daughter. She was looking for a book about public speaking and influencing people. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms Zaharia
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book - lots of helpful tips!
Even though this book was written long ago, the advice it contains is still relevant and extremely useful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by frustrated in dallas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
You make never need to get up in front of an crowd and speak, but this will build your condidence in yourself, where you can talk to other people, and realize how to talk to them
Published 6 months ago by B. King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gives a historical example to drive the points
I used this book among others in the class that I teach in College. This book gives you some real life examples of what others have done that works or didn't work on the topic of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jack Finkelstein
3.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews for How to Develop .......
The rules are golden to be followed but the context of examples are way too old for the new generations. Needs a rewrite...
Published 10 months ago by My review
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book !!!
I love this product. You can really learn a lot from it, to better yourself in public speaking. Great buy with a very smooth transaction !!!!
Published 12 months ago by Mark T-wayne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
at first i just wanted to read Dale Carnegie's book since the title was interesting for me. Then it turned out to be more interesting that i thought it would be. Thank you
Published 14 months ago by Frede
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dale Carnegie
Great book for everyone out there, who desires to boost self confidence. I recommend this to folks out there. Dale Carnegie has always been a great classic.
Published 15 months ago by OJ Oshin
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- The Leader in You by Dale Carnegie in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- How to Develop Self-confidence (Personal Development) by Dale Carnegie in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and page 8
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- The Mind in the Making by James Harvey Robinson on page 13, and page 186
- How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
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- How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Powerful Mental Development by Roger Cantu on page 74, and Back Matter
- How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Ultimate Business Library : 75 Books That Made Management by Stuart Crainer on page 52
- Busdrivers Never Get Anywhere: Rendezvous With the Twentieth Century by T. Willard Hunter on page 335
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