110 pages 3 hours read

Jay Heinrichs

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

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Reviews & Readership

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Jay Heinrichs' Thank You For Arguing is widely acclaimed for its engaging and witty approach to rhetoric and persuasion. Reviewers applaud its practical advice and humor, making complex concepts accessible. Criticism includes occasional off-topic tangents and an informal tone that may not suit all readers. Overall, it's highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned rhetoricians.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Thank You For Arguing?

A reader who would enjoy Thank You For Arguing by Jay Heinrichs is keen on mastering persuasion, appreciates witty and accessible writing, and seeks practical rhetoric tools. Similar to fans of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and Robert Cialdini's Influence, they value rhetorical skill in both personal and professional dialogues.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Themes
Identity: Language
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed