Description
Discover the transformative book that challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding public speaking and communication. In 'The Art of Being Inarticulate,' Jonty Claypole takes you on a profound journey through his experiences battling stuttering and the stigma that surrounds speech disorders. This enlightening read, published by Profile Books in 2022, is not just about overcoming obstacles; it's about redefining how we perceive disfluency in our fast-paced, polished society. Claypole argues that our relentless pursuit of fluency may actually inhibit creativity and authenticity. By sharing his personal story and exploring the narratives of other famous 'creatively disfluent' individuals, including Lewis Carroll and Kendrick Lamar, he reveals why embracing imperfections can enrich our lives. 'The Art of Being Inarticulate' is a profound narrative that encourages open-mindedness, thoughtfulness, and wisdom for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of speech. This brand-new edition includes insightful commentary on various speech conditions like aphasia and Tourette’s, making it a must-read for those interested in psychology and communication. Order now to take the first step towards embracing the liberating potential of inarticulacy. Fast and reliable delivery options available for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788161725
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
'TIMELY' - David Mitchell
'OPEN-MINDED, THOUGHTFUL AND WISE... A LIBERATING BOOK' - Colm Toibin
In an age of polished TED talks and overconfident political oratory, success seems to depend upon charismatic public speaking. But what if hyper-fluency is not only unachievable but undesirable?
Jonty Claypole spent fifteen years of his life in and out of extreme speech therapy. From sessions with child psychologists to lengthy stuttering boot camps and exposure therapies, he tried everything until finally being told the words he'd always feared: 'We can't cure your stutter.' Those words started him on a journey towards not only making peace with his stammer but learning to use it to his advantage.
Here, Jonty argues that our obsession with fluency could be hindering, rather than helping, our creativity, authenticity and persuasiveness. Exploring other speech conditions, such as aphasia and Tourette's, and telling the stories of the 'creatively disfluent' - from Lewis Carroll to Kendrick Lamar - Jonty explains why it's time for us to stop making sense, get tongue tied and embrace the life-changing power of inarticulacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788161725
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
'TIMELY' - David Mitchell
'OPEN-MINDED, THOUGHTFUL AND WISE... A LIBERATING BOOK' - Colm Toibin
In an age of polished TED talks and overconfident political oratory, success seems to depend upon charismatic public speaking. But what if hyper-fluency is not only unachievable but undesirable?
Jonty Claypole spent fifteen years of his life in and out of extreme speech therapy. From sessions with child psychologists to lengthy stuttering boot camps and exposure therapies, he tried everything until finally being told the words he'd always feared: 'We can't cure your stutter.' Those words started him on a journey towards not only making peace with his stammer but learning to use it to his advantage.
Here, Jonty argues that our obsession with fluency could be hindering, rather than helping, our creativity, authenticity and persuasiveness. Exploring other speech conditions, such as aphasia and Tourette's, and telling the stories of the 'creatively disfluent' - from Lewis Carroll to Kendrick Lamar - Jonty explains why it's time for us to stop making sense, get tongue tied and embrace the life-changing power of inarticulacy.