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New to the genre? These 5 are the books to read first.
The Art of Public Speaking
Stephen E. LucasA widely used college textbook that covers the whole process of speech preparation and delivery in a structured way.
The Quick and Easy Way To Effective Speaking
Dale CarnegieAn early business-oriented manual that helped establish public speaking as a practical skill for working adults.
Speaking up Without Freaking Out
Matt AbrahamsFocuses on managing anxiety and thinking on one's feet, including impromptu speaking and answering questions.
Talk Like TED
Carmine GalloAnalyzes the techniques of popular TED talks, such as storytelling, simplicity, and emotional delivery, and set a template for later talk-coaching books.
On Speaking Well
Peggy NoonanA practical guide by a former presidential speechwriter, drawing on examples from political and public speech.
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