Talkin' talkin' not just talk....

TITLE: HOW TO TALK TO ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
AUTHOR: LARRY KING
PUBLISHER: CROWN PUBLISHER, INC.
ISBN: 979-605-226-1

By knowing who's the author of this book, should be a guarantee that this is a good book. I myself used to study communications in college, so of course I know who Larry King is.

He gave an explanation of speaking clearly and in easily understandable language. Not only that, he was even able to explain such things as the fact that we are in the same situation as himself. This is truly extraordinary!

Like the title, this book explain about speaking, his experiences as a talk show host, and tips and trick to talk in every kind of situation. Furthermore, we are also invited to learn to carry ourselves in some situations, because the author also teaches how we should address the body language.

At first, he wrote about the first time he became radio announcer, and almost failed. He's nervous at that time, but then because his boss yelled at him, he turned around and finally spoke to his audiences honestly that he's nervous. The rest is legend.

From art of talk, Larry King wrote the art of sell, the art of dealing with people who are rigid and tough talk, the art of speech, and even taught how to lead the conversation in the direction that we want. 

The point is, before we want to talk, LISTEN FIRST! By listening, we'll understand the situation of our partner. Do not always talk about ourselves. In addition, enthusiasm for the subject and show empathy. Interlude of humor would be nice to break the rigid atmosphere, and expand the horizon for talks to be alive and not boring. 

This is very a good book. I strongly recommend this to anyone, especially those who work relating to speaking.