Author(s): Catherine Blyth

Self Improvement

This edition replaced by 9781848541665 When it works, conversation is one of life's greatest joys. When it doesn't, it's hell. Passionate talker, Catherine Blyth, uncovers the principles and possibilities of this vital yet undervalued pleasure. With examples from Elizabeth I to Tommy Cooper, courtesans to nomads, this warm and witty guide will help you to navigate the challenges of first dates and dinner parties alike. Review: 'Modern man - and woman - have forgotten how to engage larynx and ears. Catherine Blyth teaches the lost art with wit and charm' -- Harry Mount, author of AMO, AMAS, AMAT ... AND ALL THAT 'A witty and thoroughly entertaining guide to the noble art of conversation' -- Katie Hickman First published 2008.