Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
How to Develop Self-Confidence in Speech & Manner
Grenville Kleiser · 2018
62/100
👎 Skip It
Kleiser's century-old guide carries timeless principles about confidence and vocal delivery that still ring true, and its wholesome tone is a genuine asset. But the Victorian prose and early-20th-century social assumptions create friction for modern readers, and the reprint format offers no updates or contextualizing commentary to bridge the gap. Worth a look for classic-oratory enthusiasts, but most readers will find fresher options.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness65
Craft & writing58
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy70
Hype vs delivers75
Age-fit80
👁 Human-eye gut-check55
Penny’s verdict62
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