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Speaker's Lifetime Library

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When I receive a speechwriting assignment, inevitably I consult this amazing guide. Contained in this one book are all the vital elements for a great speech.

There are countless speech ideas, organized by occasion, date and topic contained in the books four major sections.
* Section 1 contains an assortment of quotations, definitions and anecdotes arranged under more than 150 subject headings.
* Section 2 contains apt comparisons. Here is your inspirati0on for those colorful and memorable similes, metaphors, symbols and opposites.
* Section 3 is the Date and Date Book. This information contains a introductory hook for almost any speech.
* Section 4 is the special occasion book. It is loaded with material for a myriad of events.

The only speaker who does not need this book is the person who has never been at a loss for an idea. For the rest of us mere mortals, this guide contains more ideas than you will employ in several lifetimes.

You already know your subject but now you're stumped. You don't have a clue how to work into your speech the date, locale or you just need inspirational quips. This book has it all. Comparisons, dates, special occasions and all fully indexed. It doesn't take many words to say this is the essential book to own whether you are beginner or a pro

I am an administrator at a Catholic school, and therefore am quite frequently called upon to write speeches. I needed a book that would give me a wide array of topics, ideas, quotes, and anecdotes for a variety of occasions and situations. This book does NOT do that. The quotes are not intersting, the factual information is dry, and the rest of the resources are not very useful. Considering the cost of the book, I am quite upset. Trust me when I say that this is not money well spent. If you need a resource to help you write interesting speeches, my advice would be to try one of the less pricier books.