Review: Definitely Helpful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 4, 2013
I have always been terrified to speak in public....even in front of a small group of people I know. When I had to give a short speech during my CNA training class I was a basket case. I swore I would never do it again. It was not until 13 years later that I was asked to speak in front a crowd of nearly 1,000 people at an Occupy rally. I was very hesitant but said yes. On the day I had to take a few xanax and fearfully stepped up to the plate. I did better than 13 years before but I was still visability shaking and everyone could tell I was horribly scared but they were very supportive. As a new born activist I knew I had to overcome this nearly crippling fear but it was not until I found this book that I saw a ray of hope of actually doing it. At first I was like "I don't need help putting speeches together! I'm an author for God's sake!" But as I continued reading and made it to the section that spoke of fear and how to overcome it, I saw how it all tied in together. I cannot promise that the next time I deliver a speech that I will be totally comfortable and fear free, but I do think that the next time will be easier. Hopefully it will get easier every time. I do know one thing for certain though; every time I know I will be giving a speech or presentation, I will re-read this book to up my courage! This is a great start out book for people like me!