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

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Product Description

1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, much like its rib-tickling predecessor, is a gold mine of one-liners, jokes, and humorous anecdotes for almost any topic.

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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.

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Product Details

• 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.com Sales Rank: #89,936 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Donna H. Britt - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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

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.