--- product_id: 104525064 title: "The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works Kindle Edition" brand: "david crystal" price: "841111₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/104525064-the-gift-of-the-gab-how-eloquence-works-kindle-edition store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works Kindle Edition **Brand:** david crystal **Price:** 841111₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works Kindle Edition by david crystal - **How much does it cost?** 841111₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/104525064-the-gift-of-the-gab-how-eloquence-works-kindle-edition) ## Best For - david crystal enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david crystal brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Gift of the Gab: How Eloquence Works Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RtrrFzMrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Got this after listening to the Audible version *by D***T on Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023* Wanted a written reference for ease of looking up stuff. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Textbook on the Subject *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016* Looking at the cover I thought this book would be a light and breezy read on how to motivate yourself to become a better speaker. Instead what I found was an admittedly quite well-written college textbook on the subject.I think for a book of this tone (scholastic) there is an excellent balance between lighthearted and exhaustive coverage of the subject matter (you won't get stuck slogging through the subject and will be entertained, but it's definitely deep and comprehensive enough to keep as a reference book.Why four stars?This is a book of the quality that I would grab from the college book storeroom before they get thrown out with the trash, but not a book I would pay $50.00 or $100.00 for and keep forever (though it is certainly a steal at it's listed price). So in other words, it's a great book, but not an AWESOME book (like say, The Edge of Physics, or the college physics textbook I had that was so good I gave it to my father who read it for entertainment value).In other words... this is not the definitive book on the subject, but it's very good.Ironically (or perhaps not?) the best book on Public Speaking (textbook or not) I have ever read is the Ministry School Guidebook that is provided to every Public Minister of my religion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars : Great book to use when preparing for public speaking, whether it’s a one time thing or a regular part of your life *by I***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016* Crystal gives us a practical and entertaining book on eloquence in public speaking. Indeed, it’s worth reading for the brief anecdote about Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The guidance offered is clear and easy to use. As I mentioned above, some of the examples are humorous and others are on the intellectual side (Shakespeare, etc.)Crystal defines eloquence as speech that is fluent, personal, appropriate, of heightened artistry, clear, memorable, and responds to feedback.Details on the chapters:CH 1 – Value-added Speech (What is eloquence?)CH 2 – Eloquence Everywhere (Eloquence around the world.)CH 3 – Knowing How (Casual and formal eloquence.)CH 4 – How Long Have I Got? (Planning your talk given the time you have available. Dealing with delays.)CH 5 – Where Will I Be? (Venues; working with a mike; interruptions.)CH 6 – Who Am I Talking To? (To Whom Am I Talking?) (Considering who your audience is.)CH 7 – Who Am I Talking To – Abroad? (Cultural awareness.)CH 8 – What To Say? (Choosing your subject. Open with a story.)CH 9 – When Do You Say It? (Time and attention span.)CH 10 – How Do They Do It? The Memory Game (How listener memory and sentence structure interact.)CH 11 – How Do They Do It? The Rule Of Three (Using triples with structural parallelism, a rhetorical trick)CH 12 – How Do They Do It? Weight-Control (Verb use in long sentances.)CH 13 – How Do They Do It? Order, Order (Order of mention.)CH 14 – How Do They Do It? Variation (Start low and build up or use peaks & troughs)CH 15 – How Do They Do It? Being Natural (Giving the impression of spontaneity via features of everyday speech.)CH 16 – Sounding – Natural (Voiced hesitation and pitch.)CH 17 – Rates of Exchange (Speed of speech)CH 18 – The Melody Lingers On (Intonation increases appeal and understanding.)CH 19 – Build-Ups, Beats, And Breaks (Loudness & Rhythm. Varying loudness to produce eloquence.)CH 20 – Paralanguage (Tone of voice – whisper, audible breath, huskiness, nasality, etc.; physical gestures; body language; eye contact.)CH 21 – Mind Your Technology (Visual aids; dealing with technology difficulties.)CH 22 – Talking About Content… (The subheadings in this chapter are introducing a speaker; thanking a speaker; opening an event; presenting an award; receiving an award; making a toast; speaking at a school speech day; giving an after-dinner speech; giving a family speech on a happy occasion; giving a family speech on a sad occasion; speaking at a wedding; speaking to a club or society; giving a lecture or conference presentation; making a political speech; contributing to a debate; distance broadcasting; podcasting and vodcasting; making a live video presentation; and making an impromptu speech.)CH 23 – Reading It (Modifying your notes to help you read eloquently.)CH 24 – Nerve Ending (Dealing with anxiety.)CH 25 – Homo eloquens (Anyone can be eloquent.)Crystal’s book is a pretty quick read and is great for either reading through once and also for going through piece by piece as you work on your speech. Another book you may be interested in is Steven Pinker’s The Sense of Style. Pinker’s book is far longer and more complex and it is more focused on the written word. Still, there are plenty of relationships between spoken language and written language and both books are useful whether you will be communicating with speech or writing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/104525064-the-gift-of-the-gab-how-eloquence-works-kindle-edition](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/104525064-the-gift-of-the-gab-how-eloquence-works-kindle-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*