Category: Public Address Reviewed
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Review of Speech: But What Is A Book? An Artifact Which Only Exists When It Is Being Read and Understood.” Given by James V. Schall
James V. Schall’s speech, “But What Is A Book?” delivered at Dartmouth College in 2012, explores the essence of a book. He highlights that a book is a human product that engages intellect and emotions, offers intelligibility, leads to knowledge of truth, and inspires personal change. Schall emphasizes the significance…
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REVIEW OF SPEECH: “WHY READ BOOKS IN AN ERA OF TELEVISION,” GIVEN BY CAROL RIGOLOT.
In her 1993 speech ‘Why Read Books in an Era of Television?’, Carol Rigolot, Executive Director of Princeton University’s Humanities Council, presents compelling arguments about the vital importance of reading books. Rigolot emphasizes that reading augments perception, enables a deeper understanding of life and art, and helps to emulate culturally…
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Review of Speech: “A Life Without Books” [“Books are the Great Preservatives.”], Given by Dr. Monroe E. Deutsch
Dr. Monroe E. Deutsch, in his speech “A Life Without Books”, emphasized the critical role of books both culturally and educationally. He highlighted that, while books are a bridge across time and cultures, they should not replace real life experiences but rather enrich them. Books can also be instrumental in…
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Review of Speech: “Read – – and Grow Up”[Be More Than a Specialist], Given by Nicholas Samstag
Nicholas Samstag’s 1960 speech “Read – – and Grow Up” gives reasons why to read. In particular Samstag emphasized the importance of extensive, varied reading for personal enrichment and societal progress. As a successful advertising executive and an avid reader, he argued for individuals to read beyond their professional domains…
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