Make Yourself Unforgettable

Starred review from May 15, 2011

The training institute Dale Carnegie developed in 1912 published two pertinent and readable books regarding a key element in achieving success--being a person whom other people want to work with or for, to know, and to help. Now, in Make Yourself Unforgettable, which can be useful in all relationships, the authors discuss exuding confidence, neutralizing fear and anxiety, and communicating problems honestly and effectively. While Stand and Deliver focuses on public speaking, some of the same dynamics are covered but extend to winning over an audience, dealing with hostile questions, and projecting a unique style. The authors use pertinent quotations and examples of world leaders (e.g., Dwight D. Eisenhower, Eleanor Roosevelt) and ordinary people to illustrate what to do and what not to do to succeed. Both books are excellent in every way.

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