SELF-HELP

Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking

Holt. Nov. 2022. 336p. ISBN 9781250853479. $27.99. SELF-HELP
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Journalist Hasan (The Mehdi Hasan Show) created a book that will likely make readers feel they are having a conversation with him about public speaking, instead of reading about it. This how-to book explains step-by-step what readers should do to win arguments, including knowing their audience, evoking emotions, and using humor and facts to persuade and engage listeners. He also stresses that readers should be good listeners as well, and preparation is essential for the best presentations. This book is a great resource for everyone from professionals who make presentations regularly to high school students joining the debate team for the first time. It offers simple recommendations that are easy to follow. Hasan’s personal anecdotes, well-publicized interviews, and historical moments illustrate how to apply his recommendations, which makes it easier to grasp these abstract concepts that some might typically struggle with.
VERDICT This work contains a uniquely presented set of biographical records with quotes from the books cited, which could entice the curious to read those as well. This book is a great addition to public library collections.
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