![]() ![]() These speech introductions are not merely bibliographical. If the “star” of the book are the speeches themselves, then the “co-star” is certainly Safire’s speech commentaries - often a couple of pages in length. Here is how to acquire eloquence by osmosis: close the door, or go out in the woods with only a dog as an audience, and read these speeches aloud. Dip into this book often enough, and you will get the hang of them. There are secrets to speechwriting and speechmaking that you can learn and use. ![]() While it isn’t a book that you are likely to read sequentially from cover to cover, it will boost your skills each time you immerse yourself in its pages. (I own five.) I reach for it regularly when writing and editing Six Minutes articles, and when I’m seeking speechwriting inspiration. Lend Me Your Ears is among the most comprehensive speech anthologies I’ve ever seen. A steal! (Sadly, I paid full price years ago.) What I Loved about Lend Me Your Ears 1. The comprehensive selection of speeches ” The PriceĪt the time of writing this review, you can get this book for only $29.55 from. “Every serious speaker should own a speech anthology, and Lend Me Your Ears is arguably the best. ![]() His speechwriting credibility is unparalleled, and it shows in the depth of analysis he provides. The editor - William Safire - was a presidential speechwriter, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and a writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine (“On Language”), and many works of fiction and nonfiction. Each one is preceded by a detailed introduction which helps the reader appreciate the themes, occasion, and figures of speech. Lend Me Your Ears is an impressive compendium of 233 great speeches throughout history, from ancient Rome to modern times. There is an emphasis on political speeches, but you will also find commencement speeches, lectures, media speeches, eulogies, farewells, trials, and debates. This article is one of a series of public speaking book reviews from Six Minutes. Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History (edited by William Safire) will provide you with hours of speechwriting inspiration.Įvery serious speaker should own a speech anthology, and Lend Me Your Ears is arguably the best. ![]()
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