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Can You Say A Few Words?

Noted in the New York Times

"I don't believe you can ever eliminate the butterflies you get in your stomach, but this book helps get those butterflies in flying formation." —Bill Brimmer, Executive Vice President, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce

A long-time supporter of reading initiatives, Joan Detz is donating 50% of her advanced royalties for this book to libraries throughout the United States.

Can You Say A Few Words? Give a "special occasion" speech that's as special as the event itself:
  • Anniversaries
  • Awards
  • Birthdays
  • Building Dedications
  • Change of Command
  • Children's Groups
  • Commencements
  • Eulogies
  • Farewells
  • Fund-raising
  • Honorary Degrees
  • Impromptu Speeches
  • Introducing Speakers
  • Master of Ceremonies
  • Meetings
  • Panel Presentations
  • Prayers
  • Question-and-Answer Sessions
  • Retirement Tributes
  • Sales/Information Booths
  • Sports Banquets
  • Substitute Speaking
  • Toasts
  • Veterans Day
  • Words of Welcome
  • 9/11 Tributes

"A very helpful, very practical book."
—Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to use words well."
—Norman Vincent Peale, author of Power of Positive Thinking

CAN YOU SAY A FEW WORDS? (St. Martin's Press, 2006, $13.95, ISBN 0312353529) is widely available in bookstores.
Please note: Special discounts are available for orders of 10 or more copies. For details of bulk discounts, call St. Martin's Press directly at 800-221-7945.