• Summary of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • By: Ready Reads Summaries
  • Narrated by: Bob Arthur
  • Length: 46 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (293 ratings)

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Summary of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People

By: Ready Reads Summaries
Narrated by: Bob Arthur
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Ready Reads Summary and Analysis of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

First released in 1936, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People is now more relevant than ever. This timeless book has sold over 15 million copies, and for good reason. It has been touted by the rich and famous as a secret weapon for success in both their business and personal lives.

Inside this summary of Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, you'll find:

  • A brief introduction to the principles in the book
  • Quick and actionable chapter summaries
  • Discussion questions and analyses
  • Additional resources, like articles, videos, quizzes, and books

Please note that this summary is NOT the original book and is meant to be listened to as a supplement to the original.

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Quick & Easy

Quick and easy. If you read the original copy this is a great way to remind yourself about the importance of the things Dale is talking about.

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Great recap of the whole book!

Great book! It is a broad recap of the unabridged version. I would highly recommend it!

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Great summary, straight to the point.

I read the book some years ago so I wanted a recap. This is the greatest one so far.

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well-summarized

The book was done in a very concise manner and was well summarized. good job.

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great review of original

A easy listen that highlights all of the main points. Will definitely revisit in the near future.

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great summary

it was a great quick listen to get the general lessons of the book, which is exactly what I wanted.

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Really a summary

I can say it's a good starting point and we can do a little better at summarizing the book with this version...see I learned something, used and instead of but and "we"

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Great and practical PRINCIPLES

I enjoyed being reminded of these simple yet profound principles. I found myself reflecting on what I do and what I can improve on.

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Great advice for all things to do with people.

This book has made the world a better place. I wonder how many times I've been influenced by people using these techniques.

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Great job

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This book is a classic! The reader did an excellent job. I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to improve relationships on any level.

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