The Gift of the Gab

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The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works | David Crystal

#julywrapup #july2018 I really liked listening to the David Crystal book!

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rabbitprincess

The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works | David Crystal

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An excellent book about what constitutes eloquence and how anyone can be eloquent, not just the great orators. It is an amazingly fast read and I may have to buy my own copy. 😁

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rabbitprincess

The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works | David Crystal

Stephen Fry's blurb. WORD. I tore through David Crystal's book in just a couple of hours. Highly recommended.

Gezemice Looks interesting! 8y

rabbitprincess @Gezemice It is! I liked how he drew on examples from famous speeches but stressed that it is possible to be eloquent even when you're not Obama or Churchill. Preparation plays a large part in it. 8y

LauraBrook This is probably weird, but every time I read something by Stephen Fry, I hear his voice in my head, like he's reading it to me. ❤ him! Also, this book sounds great! 8y

rabbitprincess @LauraBrook Me too! Maybe he should do the audiobook version of this one 😄 8y

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rabbitprincess

The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works | David Crystal

Hee hee 😆

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rabbitprincess

The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works | David Crystal

#marchintoreading day 1: TBR. Mine is conveniently sorted into books that will be read soonish (the bus books), library books, and books I own and want to read soon. Stars indicate top priorities for the month.

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rabbitprincess

The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works | David Crystal