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Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Public speaking books

Here are 2 public speaking books on humorous illustrations that public speakers can use to add humor to their speeches :

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

Book 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.

From the Publisher
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.

# 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking: Fresh, Timely, and Compelling Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, and Speakers (Paperback) by Michael Hodgin

Book Description
Drawn from a broad array of sources, topics in this compilation range from Ability and Acceptance to Words, Work, and Worship.

From the Back Cover
You have something important to say. Are you sure your audience is listening? Clocks start ticking in the minds of your listeners the minute you begin your presentation. These clocks measure the amount of time you have to interest them before their attention wanders elsewhere. Could be three minutes. Could be thirty seconds. But make your audience laugh and they forget about their clocks. They are too busy listening. Make them laugh and they will listen. Humor is one of your most powerful tools as a speaker, and 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking lets you wield it with power. Michael Hodgin has compiled hundreds of humorous anecdotes on dozens of topics and brought them together in one book. From "Ability" and "Accidents" to "Work" and "Worship," Hodgin's illustrations are arranged according to topic and indexed to help you quickly find the perfect anecdote. The book also provides space to record the times and places you use each illustration, so no one will hear you tell the same joke twice. Ideal for preachers, teachers, executives, and anyone else who speaks publicly, 1001 Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking will keep your audience laughing -- and listening to every word you say.

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