How to Write, Speak and Think More Effectively

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Summary: Good advice with an inspiring delivery.
Review: Flesch also wrote "Why Johnny Can't Read". He writes passionately; he advocates good, solid education and plain, simple writing. This book not only explains readable writing--it IS readable writing. The original edition dates back nearly to World War II, but it was ahead of its time: his advice is every bit as good today as the day it was written.

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Summary: Key to curbing verbosity
Review: I found this volume superlative in its advocacy of clear and concise thinking. To be honest, I did have a tendency to be overly verbose, perhaps as a way of covering up certain intellectual insecurities. This is common among autodidacts, who are keen to offer unasked for displays of their learning and of their lexical range. This book shows you that lexical ostentation is no substitute for thought, and that intelligent people will always see through such obfuscations.

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Summary: How Johnny Should Write !
Review: Rudolf Flesch was one of (if not) the first to realize that effective written communication differs from what we learn in "English" courses. This classic book teaches pragmatic written communications in an easily readable style! Further, Flesch introduced the "fog index" to quantify the readability of a manuscript! These concepts are the bases of effective journalism and modern technical (scientific) writing. This book is the "touch-stone" to communication in technical/journalistic writing!

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Summary: Thumbs up
Review: Rudolf Flesch was one of (if not) the first to realize that effective written communication differs from what we learn in "English" courses. This classic book teaches pragmatic written communications in an easily readable style! Further, Flesch introduced the "fog index" to quantify the readability of a manuscript! These concepts are the bases of effective journalism and modern technical (scientific) writing. This book is the "touch-stone" to communication in technical/journalistic writing!

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Summary: Thumbs up
Review: This book learned me good so thad Ime now a rilly gud wrider it really tawt me how to rite gud and Ime the best wrider yull ever see thats the awnest truth. But, seriously, folks, this is a fine and accessible and readable book. And the 2nd half has fascinating and helpful tips on how the mind works, and how you can get yours to work better. Published in 1946 (and updated since) it is still in print, which is testament to its quality. It's vital reading.