Win Every Argument

The Art of Debating, Persuading and Public Speaking

De: Mehdi Hasan

Narrado por: Mehdi Hasan

The New York Times bestseller, Win Every Argument is the ultimate audiobook guide to debate, persuasion and public speaking, written and read by award-winning British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan.

'A masterclass from one of the most formidable debaters and interviewers of our time' – Riz Ahmed

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, Mehdi Hasan shows you how to communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.

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.

As a journalist, anchor, and interviewer who has clashed with politicians, 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, Win Every Argument will teach you how to sharpen your speaking skills to make the winning case.

'Indispensable' – Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and The Shock Doctrine

Reseñas de la Crítica

A masterclass from one of the most formidable debaters and interviewers of our time (Riz Ahmed, filmmaker (Sound of Metal) and musician)

A tour de force! There is no better debater than Mehdi and this riveting read will help transform the most shy and retiring speaker into a charismatic polemicist. A masterclass (Owen Jones, author of The Establishment and This Land: The Struggle for the Left)

Mehdi Hasan relishes controversy and winning arguments. This is a combative and engaging ‘How To’ book for wannabe great performers in the studio and in public debate (Jonathan Dimbleby, broadcaster and author of Barbarossa: How Hitler Lost the War)

Packed with tips and techniques, as well as insights into the historical importance of disputes, negotiations and rows. Dale Carnegie focused on friends but Hasan has written its contemporary equivalent - How to Win Arguments and Influence People (Susanna Reid, broadcaster and journalist)

Whether it’s by the art of gentle persuasion or a full-on onslaught, if there’s one person who knows the art of winning an argument it’s the formidable Mehdi Hasan. I like to think I’m not bad at it, but I learned so much from reading this book (Iain Dale, broadcaster and author of The Prime Ministers)

I refused to write this blurb for Mehdi Hasan. He won that argument! Now I am doing it. That’s how good he is at arguing! I better start reading, quick (Judd Apatow, filmmaker (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Trainwreck) and author of Sick in the Head)

A masterpiece of rhetorical argument and effective persuasion! From Demosthenes to Churchill, Cicero to Martin Luther King, Hasan lays bare the essential elements of how to delight, instruct, and move an audience (Cornel West, philosopher, activist and author of Black Prophetic Fire)

Mehdi is a generationally talented interviewer. He has mastered his craft and in this book he generously spills his secrets (Jonathan Swan, political reporter for the New York Times)

Mehdi was one of the toughest interviews I did in the White House . . . includes the kind of specific advice and applicable tactics that will make readers want to finish the book and immediately go find a sparring partner (Jen Psaki, former White House Press Secretary)

Inside our digital echo chambers, it is far too easy to forgo persuasion in favor of performance. Yet Hasan reminds us that we will never change the world unless we change people’s minds. An indispensable handbook for our high-stakes and polarized times (Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and No Is Not Enough)

Hugely entertaining, deeply knowledgeable, and filled with illuminating tips and stories . . . Read this book to find your own voice while learning both the art and history of persuasion (Ben Rhodes, author of After the Fall)

Illuminating insights on persuasion. Readers will be won over by this perceptive guide (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Full recommendation also to academics

This is a very informative, entertaining and well-written book, which I really enjoyed. Can also be useful for academics e.g. to give top presentations.

Great book

I like this book. especially Doing your homework part
(everything is about doing your homework ) from Research or quotes

Breathtaking

An absolutely fantastic book on debates. He does not require the adjectives. Mehdi is the top class Dronacharrya of debating. And, I want to be his disciple, Arjuna, rather than Eklavvya. I fervently hope that this wonderful audiobook is also available in Japanese and Bengali, although the chances may be slim, both the above languages being minor ones, with not much prospects in terms of sales for Audible...

A great introduction to debating.

As a debating coach I can say that this book is a valuable starting point for people interested in debating and has some good tips and pointers. However it is superficial and does not give robust methodology for improvement. If you are a beginner this is for you. If you are a competitive debater then you can skip this book.