About The Book
Book: Win Every Argument
Author: Mehdi Hasan
Genre: Non-Fiction/ Public Speaking
Publisher: MacMillan
Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value―and can also simply be fun .
Arguments are everywhere―and especially given the fierce debates we’re all embroiled in today, everyone wants to win. In this riveting guide to the art of argument and rhetoric, Hasan shows you how. As a journalist, anchor, and interviewer who has clashed with politicians, generals, spy chiefs, and celebrities from across the world, Hasan reveals his tricks of the trade for the first time.
Whether you are making a presentation at work or debating current political issues with a friend, Mehdi Hasan will teach you how to sharpen your speaking skills to make the winning case.
My views:
The book is divided into three parts: The Fundamentals, Tricks Of The Trade, and Behind The Scenes.
I am someone who wasn’t aware of who Mehdi Hasan was before this book. Thus, this book gave quite an insight into him, his career, his persona, and his famous debates.
There are various examples given in the book from the author’s own life to give a better understanding of his points and make the readers feel connected. But the book at times felt more like the author’s own version of self-appreciation and made me feel disconnected. Also, there were a lot of things that we all have heard here and there.
Also, although the book title says to win every argument, it is important to understand if you are doing the argument for learning or winning, and the book fails to distinguish that.
Overall, the book has some new things to offer, and it could be used to revisit the things that we have heard around us.
Rating: 3/5
I was provided a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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