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Communication Book Summaries

Ogilvy on Advertising
by David Ogilvy • 1983
4.15
11k+
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Design
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Ogilvy on Advertising
by David Ogilvy 1983 224 pages
4.15
11k+ ratings
Business
Design
Writing
Pre-Suasion
by Robert B. Cialdini • 2016
A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade
4.00
10k+
Psychology
Business
Self Help
Pre-Suasion Summary
Pre-Suasion
A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade
by Robert B. Cialdini 2016 432 pages
4.00
10k+ ratings
Psychology
Business
Self Help
Surrounded by Idiots
by Thomas Erikson • 2014
The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)
3.51
78k+
Psychology
Self Help
Business
Surrounded by Idiots Summary
Surrounded by Idiots
The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)
by Thomas Erikson 2014 304 pages
3.51
78k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Business
Smart Brevity
by Jim Vandehei • 2022
The Power of Saying More with Less
3.92
9k+
Business
Writing
Communication
Smart Brevity Summary
Smart Brevity
The Power of Saying More with Less
by Jim Vandehei 2022 199 pages
3.92
9k+ ratings
Business
Writing
Communication
What Every Body is Saying
by Joe Navarro • 2008
An FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
3.91
35k+
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Communication
What Every Body is Saying Summary
What Every Body is Saying
An FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
by Joe Navarro 2008 272 pages
3.91
35k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Communication
What Every Body is Saying
by Joe Navarro • 2008
An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
3.91
35k+
Psychology
Self Help
Communication
What Every Body is Saying Summary
What Every Body is Saying
An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
by Joe Navarro 2008 250 pages
3.91
35k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Communication
Fight Right
by Julie Schwartz Gottman • 2024
How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection
4.52
5k+
Relationships
Self Help
Psychology
Fight Right Summary
Fight Right
How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection
by Julie Schwartz Gottman 2024 352 pages
4.52
5k+ ratings
Relationships
Self Help
Psychology
Emotions Revealed
by Paul Ekman • 2003
Recognizing Faces and Feelings to Improve Communication and Emotional Life
4.03
7k+
Psychology
Self Help
Science
Emotions Revealed Summary
Emotions Revealed
Recognizing Faces and Feelings to Improve Communication and Emotional Life
by Paul Ekman 2003 240 pages
4.03
7k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Science
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Kerry Patterson • 2002
4.07
83k+
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Leadership
Self Help
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Summary
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Kerry Patterson 2002 273 pages
4.07
83k+ ratings
Business
Leadership
Self Help
The Art of Witty Banter
by Patrick King • 2016
Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivatin
3.32
1k+
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Communication
Personal Development
The Art of Witty Banter Summary
The Art of Witty Banter
Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivatin
by Patrick King 2016 150 pages
3.32
1k+ ratings
Self Help
Communication
Personal Development
How to Know a Person
by David Brooks • 2023
The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
4.03
40k+
Psychology
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Relationships
How to Know a Person Summary
How to Know a Person
The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
by David Brooks 2023 432 pages
4.03
40k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
by Matt Abrahams • 2023
A powerful, practical guide to speaking successfully when you're put on the spot
3.69
4k+
Self Help
Communication
Business
Think Faster, Talk Smarter Summary
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
A powerful, practical guide to speaking successfully when you're put on the spot
by Matt Abrahams 2023 304 pages
3.69
4k+ ratings
Self Help
Communication
Business
Writing to Learn
by William Zinsser • 1988
How to Write--And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All
3.81
2k+
Writing
Education
Self Help
Writing to Learn Summary
Writing to Learn
How to Write--And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All
by William Zinsser 1988 272 pages
3.81
2k+ ratings
Writing
Education
Self Help
Telling Lies
by Paul Ekman • 1985
Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and Marriage
3.85
3k+
Psychology
Science
Self Help
Telling Lies Summary
Telling Lies
Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and Marriage
by Paul Ekman 1985 390 pages
3.85
3k+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Self Help
Getting to Yes
by Roger Fisher • 1981
3.93
87k+
Business
Self Help
Psychology
Getting to Yes Summary
Getting to Yes
by Roger Fisher 1981 224 pages
3.93
87k+ ratings
Business
Self Help
Psychology
Just Listen
by Mark Goulston • 2009
Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
4.06
9k+
Communication
Psychology
Self Help
Just Listen Summary
Just Listen
Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
by Mark Goulston 2009 234 pages
4.06
9k+ ratings
Communication
Psychology
Self Help
Concise Laws Of Human Nature
by Robert Greene • 2020
4.14
1k+
Psychology
Self Help
Philosophy
Concise Laws Of Human Nature Summary
Concise Laws Of Human Nature
by Robert Greene 2020 304 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Philosophy
The Lost Art of Listening
by Michael P. Nichols • 1994
How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships
4.08
2k+
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
The Lost Art of Listening Summary
The Lost Art of Listening
How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships
by Michael P. Nichols 1994 314 pages
4.08
2k+ ratings
Psychology
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Relationships
My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising
by Claude C. Hopkins • 1923
4.23
1k+
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Biography
Science
My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising Summary
My Life in Advertising and Scientific Advertising
by Claude C. Hopkins 1923 336 pages
4.23
1k+ ratings
Business
Biography
Science
Unmasking the Face
by Paul Ekman • 1975
A Guide to Recognizing Emotions From Facial Expressions
4.00
1k+
Psychology
Science
Self Help
Unmasking the Face Summary
Unmasking the Face
A Guide to Recognizing Emotions From Facial Expressions
by Paul Ekman 1975 232 pages
4.00
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Self Help
TED Talks
by Chris J. Anderson • 2016
The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
4.04
15k+
Business
Self Help
Communication
TED Talks Summary
TED Talks
The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking
by Chris J. Anderson 2016 269 pages
4.04
15k+ ratings
Business
Self Help
Communication
The Hero and the Outlaw
by Margaret Mark • 2001
Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of Archetypes
4.13
500+
Business
Psychology
Design
The Hero and the Outlaw Summary
The Hero and the Outlaw
Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of Archetypes
by Margaret Mark 2001 384 pages
4.13
500+ ratings
Business
Psychology
Design
Magic Words
by Jonah Berger • 2023
The New Science of Language for Persuasion, Communication, and Driving Action
3.90
1k+
Psychology
Communication
Business
Magic Words Summary
Magic Words
The New Science of Language for Persuasion, Communication, and Driving Action
by Jonah Berger 2023 256 pages
3.90
1k+ ratings
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Communication
Business
The Fine Art of Small Talk
by Debra Fine • 1997
How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave a Positive Impression!
3.49
6k+
Self Help
Communication
Business
The Fine Art of Small Talk Summary
The Fine Art of Small Talk
How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave a Positive Impression!
by Debra Fine 1997 199 pages
3.49
6k+ ratings
Self Help
Communication
Business
Objections
by Jeb Blount • 2018
The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No
4.21
1k+
Business
Communication
Self Help
Objections Summary
Objections
The Ultimate Guide for Mastering The Art and Science of Getting Past No
by Jeb Blount 2018 240 pages
4.21
1k+ ratings
Business
Communication
Self Help
Influence
by Robert B. Cialdini • 1984
Science and Practice
4.21
100k+
Psychology
Business
Self Help
Influence Summary
Influence
Science and Practice
by Robert B. Cialdini 1984 260 pages
4.21
100k+ ratings
Psychology
Business
Self Help
People Skills
by Robert Bolton • 1979
How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts
4.01
1k+
Communication
Self Help
Psychology
People Skills Summary
People Skills
How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts
by Robert Bolton 1979 300 pages
4.01
1k+ ratings
Communication
Self Help
Psychology
Conversation Casanova
by Dave Perrotta • 2016
How to Effortlessly Start Conversations and Flirt Like a Pro
3.89
1k+
Self Help
Relationships
Psychology
Conversation Casanova Summary
Conversation Casanova
How to Effortlessly Start Conversations and Flirt Like a Pro
by Dave Perrotta 2016 181 pages
3.89
1k+ ratings
Self Help
Relationships
Psychology
Pragmatics of Human Communication
by Paul Watzlawick • 1967
A Study of Interactional Patterns, Pathologies and Paradoxes
4.21
500+
Psychology
Communication
Philosophy
Pragmatics of Human Communication Summary
Pragmatics of Human Communication
A Study of Interactional Patterns, Pathologies and Paradoxes
by Paul Watzlawick 1967 304 pages
4.21
500+ ratings
Psychology
Communication
Philosophy
The Definitive Book of Body Language
by Allan Pease • 1981
3.95
28k+
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Communication
The Definitive Book of Body Language Summary
The Definitive Book of Body Language
by Allan Pease 1981 400 pages
3.95
28k+ ratings
Psychology
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Communication
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations
by Nancy Duarte • 2010
3.95
1k+
Business
Communication
Leadership
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations Summary
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations
by Nancy Duarte 2010 256 pages
3.95
1k+ ratings
Business
Communication
Leadership
The Masculine in Relationship
by G.S. Youngblood • 2019
A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman
4.33
500+
Relationships
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Psychology
The Masculine in Relationship Summary
The Masculine in Relationship
A Blueprint for Inspiring the Trust, Lust, and Devotion of a Strong Woman
by G.S. Youngblood 2019 302 pages
4.33
500+ ratings
Relationships
Self Help
Psychology
The 3-Minute Rule
by Brant Pinvidic • 2019
Say Less to Get More from Any Pitch or Presentation
4.17
500+
Business
Communication
Self Help
The 3-Minute Rule Summary
The 3-Minute Rule
Say Less to Get More from Any Pitch or Presentation
by Brant Pinvidic 2019 256 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
Business
Communication
Self Help
Body Language
by Allan Pease • 2006
How to Read Others' Thoughts by Their Gestures
3.86
4k+
Psychology
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Communication
Body Language Summary
Body Language
How to Read Others' Thoughts by Their Gestures
by Allan Pease 2006 152 pages
3.86
4k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Communication
The Adweek Copywriting Handbook
by Joseph Sugarman • 2006
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful Advertising and Marketing Copy from One of America's Top Copywriters
4.14
1k+
Business
Writing
Communication
The Adweek Copywriting Handbook Summary
The Adweek Copywriting Handbook
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful Advertising and Marketing Copy from One of America's Top Copywriters
by Joseph Sugarman 2006 368 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Business
Writing
Communication
Negotiation Genius
by Deepak Malhotra • 2007
How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond
4.24
2k+
Business
Psychology
Communication
Negotiation Genius Summary
Negotiation Genius
How to Overcome Obstacles and Achieve Brilliant Results at the Bargaining Table and Beyond
by Deepak Malhotra 2007 352 pages
4.24
2k+ ratings
Business
Psychology
Communication
Exactly What to Say
by Phil M. Jones • 2017
The Magic Words for Influence and Impact
3.75
9k+
Business
Self Help
Communication
Exactly What to Say Summary
Exactly What to Say
The Magic Words for Influence and Impact
by Phil M. Jones 2017 148 pages
3.75
9k+ ratings
Business
Self Help
Communication
The Ultimate Sales Letter
by Dan S. Kennedy • 1994
Attract New Customers. Boost your Sales.
4.17
1k+
Business
Writing
Entrepreneurship
The Ultimate Sales Letter Summary
The Ultimate Sales Letter
Attract New Customers. Boost your Sales.
by Dan S. Kennedy 1994 240 pages
4.17
1k+ ratings
Business
Writing
Entrepreneurship
You Just Don't Understand
by Deborah Tannen • 1990
Women and Men in Conversation
3.88
6k+
Psychology
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Relationships
You Just Don't Understand Summary
You Just Don't Understand
Women and Men in Conversation
by Deborah Tannen 1990 342 pages
3.88
6k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Relationships
The Art of Public Speaking
by Dale Carnegie • 1915
3.90
6k+
Self Help
Communication
Personal Development
The Art of Public Speaking Summary
The Art of Public Speaking
by Dale Carnegie 1915 553 pages
3.90
6k+ ratings
Self Help
Communication
Personal Development
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking
by Dale Carnegie • 1962
4.02
10k+
Self Help
Communication
Business
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking Summary
The Quick & Easy Way to Effective Speaking
by Dale Carnegie 1962 296 pages
4.02
10k+ ratings
Self Help
Communication
Business
Stories That Stick
by Kindra Hall • 2019
How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business
4.22
3k+
Business
Communication
Writing
Stories That Stick Summary
Stories That Stick
How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business
by Kindra Hall 2019 240 pages
4.22
3k+ ratings
Business
Communication
Writing
The Minto Pyramid Principle
by Barbara Minto • 1987
Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving
3.97
3k+
Business
Writing
Communication
The Minto Pyramid Principle Summary
The Minto Pyramid Principle
Logic in Writing, Thinking, & Problem Solving
by Barbara Minto 1987 254 pages
3.97
3k+ ratings
Business
Writing
Communication
Brand Sense
by Martin Lindstrom • 2005
Build Powerful Brands through Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Sound
3.88
500+
Business
Design
Psychology
Brand Sense Summary
Brand Sense
Build Powerful Brands through Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Sound
by Martin Lindstrom 2005 256 pages
3.88
500+ ratings
Business
Design
Psychology
Impro
by Keith Johnstone • 1979
Improvisation and the Theatre
4.20
4k+
Psychology
Theatre
Art
Impro Summary
Impro
Improvisation and the Theatre
by Keith Johnstone 1979 208 pages
4.20
4k+ ratings
Psychology
Theatre
Art
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs
by Carmine Gallo • 2009
4.09
7k+
Business
Communication
Self Help
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs Summary
The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs
by Carmine Gallo 2009 272 pages
4.09
7k+ ratings
Business
Communication
Self Help
The Boron Letters
by Gary Halbert • 2013
4.18
2k+
Business
Writing
Psychology
The Boron Letters Summary
The Boron Letters
by Gary Halbert 2013 146 pages
4.18
2k+ ratings
Business
Writing
Psychology
The Assertiveness Workbook
by Randy J. Paterson • 2000
How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
4.16
500+
Self Help
Psychology
Communication
The Assertiveness Workbook Summary
The Assertiveness Workbook
How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships
by Randy J. Paterson 2000 200 pages
4.16
500+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Communication
TED Talks Storytelling
by Akash Karia • 2013
23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks
3.73
1k+
Business
Self Help
Communication
TED Talks Storytelling Summary
TED Talks Storytelling
23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks
by Akash Karia 2013 72 pages
3.73
1k+ ratings
Business
Self Help
Communication
The Communication Book
by Mikael Krogerus • 2020
44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day
3.71
2k+
Communication
Self Help
Personal Development
The Communication Book Summary
The Communication Book
44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day
by Mikael Krogerus 2020 208 pages
3.71
2k+ ratings
Communication
Self Help
Personal Development
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