Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, And Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion Audiobook

" Reading this one aloud to my son. It really teaches you how to influence people. Have used it successfully at work (sshhhh) "

" Considering this is a book about persuasion, it was fairly entertaining with lots of good and relatable examples. However, I spent half of it being mad at the author for subtly hinting at his opinions on certain things (which I happened to disagree with). I'm probably not being fair, because there were plenty of times when I did agree with what he said, and it was pretty obvious that he was trying to be impartial. But either way, I found it difficult to enjoy a book on a topic I don't particularly care for. "

" A fun look at rhetoric and the lighter side of logic. Easy to read with many cute stories throughout. "

" A great book for rhetoric; the appendices are wonderful resources in and of themselves. "

" This book was a good read, with some good principles but the subject matter is questionable. Essentially it is teaching you how to win an argument no matter the cost. Manipulation is a tactic the author clearly isn't afraid to use. "

" I enjoyed the communications and human insights in the book enormously. However, I sometimes found the stories and illustrations too long and a little tedious. "

" Interesting enough for a text book. "

" Real eye-opener. Not boring. :) "

" I like eminem &like homer simsons.. Both is my fav artist.. "

" I am still reading this, but what a great book! The content is intriguing but never dry because the author is a riot. Great material for anyone who ever talks with other human beings, singly or as a group... "

" It was good to learn about how other people try to manipulate me, but I couldn't quite buy into the idea that manipulation or dishonesty is often virtuous. "

" A little better than I thought it was going to be. But over all pretty boring and useless- I will never remember any of it... I am just so happy to be done with the work! "

" Excellent overview of classical rhetoric with contemporary style and applications. "

" This book is hilarious introduction to rhetoric. It has really changed the way I think about how we come together to communicate! "

" Clever book about the art of rhetoric & persuasion. If you like good debate you'ff find this entertaining and informative. "

" Interesting concepts, but a bit difficult to read. "

" Ok, I'm not one for 'self-help' books but this is a great read and had great advice. I used a few tactics advised in the book on my kiddo and she now argues better than me! And might I add, the constant references to Cicero are awesome! "

" Timely, engaging and practical, this is the ultimate 'how-to' book on rhetoric. "

" The book gives a great overview of various rhetoric techniques and methods of persuasion. It is very well written, very entertaining. I liked it very much. I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in rhetoric or just in improving his communication skills. "

" very persuasive (haha). well written, very explanatory and accessible. though the side boxes are slightly irritating, the format works well for the topic. "