Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Say it Like Obama and Win!
Shelly Leanne · 2012
72/100
👍 Worth It
Shel Leanne does the analytical work most public-speaking books skip — she ties each principle to a specific technique with actual speech text as evidence, so you can see exactly how polysyndeton or the power of three works in practice. The structure is repetitive across chapters and the Obama lens will feel dated to some readers, but the underlying communication principles are evergreen and extractable. A solid practical choice for anyone building speaking skills.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance74
craft66
originality62
accuracy80
hype68
age-fit82
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict72
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