Jolly good book, this book is a general antidote to nonsense, spin and silly arguments. After reading it you may well think more clearly. It is a challenging book which will give you plenty to think about.

The book arrived in perfect condition, I am happy with the supplier.

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Steelfingers

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 November 2014

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Arrived on time. Interesting points to consider when protecting yourself verbally

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Don't remember reading this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 14 August 2014

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Great little volume, insightful!

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ingram

Yes, it is life changing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 6 September 2008

First introduced to this book in 1969 at University it has been with me ever since.... its always in print and i have had to give its name to many people who have read it at my house and wanted a copy. All my staff have it.

My (substantial) business success can be said to have been founded on knowing this book and that powerful information of this type was in the public domain to be read and used.

I was also fortunate to have 3 paid summer months to read and experiment with all the Edward DeBono books ... life changing. Thank you Government of Canada!

I also have: darryl Huff's "Statistics" again powerful stuff.

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TomOsborn

Life Changing Book?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 26 August 2002

I fully endorse Sasha Clarksons above review. I know it's an old cliché but it really did change my life!
I too had the good fortune to come across this book in my early teens. I have spent a lifetime employment conducting negotiations and in latter years as a junior member of the judiciary. Nothing I have read before or since has been off more assistance to me than this little paperback book, (under 200 pages!)
I still have my tattered faded copy.
This publication tackles emotional arguments, the misuse of words, the problem of definition, dishonest tricks in discussions. It is of such value that it should be on the Six-Form curriculum!
I was surprised to learn that it is out of print. I find this quite extraordinary.
This book is a superb" plain mans" guide to basic everyday logical thinking, presented in a precise easily understood format.
Having recently re-read it I found it as up-to-date and relevant as the day I read it in the 1970 s. A wonderful guide (and antidote) to our media, politicians and "bar room" lawyers!
An opportunity awaits an enterprising publisher!

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