Public Speaking for Dummies?

Is there such a book as Public Speaking For Dummies? Having lead various women's ministry groups in my church over the years and being a member of the local Toastmasters here in town, I have had quite a bit of practice in public speaking. I found a book on my shelves that my oldest son's wife loaned me on public speaking. She studied it in her college classes and knew there was information between the covers that her dear mother-in-law needed to learn.

This morning I began reading it and really studying it. I have been taking notes on it. "What is the title of this book?", you may ask. It is The Fifth Edition of Speaking With a Purpose by Arthur Koch. It is a real gold mine of information. There is a lot of information in it that will create much study on my part..."Thank you, Aimee!"

I am hoping that with improving in this area I will become more confident and at ease in situations I find myself in. I have always had the theory that if I could talk to one person at a time in a room, I can save myself a lot of energy speaking to all of them at once...with a speech. Am I right?