Book description
From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author, this collection of speeches is “the most valuable kind of book, the kind that benefits mind and heart” (Peggy Noonan). This third edition of the bestselling collection of classic and modern oratory offers numerous examples of the greatest speeches ever delivered—from the ancient world to…
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1 author picked Lend Me Your Ears as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Reading about posture, tone, and timing does not train your body to know when and where to shift. What I do is stimulate my creative muscles by reading aloud any of the two hundred speeches as I imagine standing in the shoes of the orator who delivered it. It’s like an adventure in time travel.
The first time is usually a mechanical recitation but once you figure out the context, and what is meaningful to you, personally, you will experience a powerful difference in delivery. Experiment with posture changes, tone varies, pauses, and pacing to make the words more memorable.…
From Annette's list on The best resources to develop sense-ational storytelling skills.
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