Dale Carnegie, Dorothy Carnegie, Arthur R. Pell - How to Win Friends and Influence People

Pros: Well written, lots of good quality information to help all leaders.
Cons: The concepts aren't new, they are ones we just forget about.

Before joining the military a few years back, I was in management for quite some time. In that period of time I was fairly young, so I had issues dealing with those that were quite a bit older than me, who had problems with my youth and being in charge ...

Pros: An excellent primer for life
Cons: Terrible title

Dale Carnegie has assembled the single best explanation of how to deal with fellow human beings. This timeless classic was written in the 1930s, revised in 1981, and is still as relevant as ever.

Many of us see the title and subconsciously...

Pros: The All-Time Self-Help Classic
Cons: Could've Had A Better Name

I was totally turned off by the name of this book. I couldn't imagine myself reading a book that was going to tell me how to win friends. My wife bought the book for me many years ago, and my life has been the better for it.

Dale Carnegie was...

Pros: GIVES EXAMPLES OF HOW TO USE TECHNIQUES BOTH IN BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LIFE!
Cons: READER MUST ANALYZE SELF AND REREAD BOOK AT LESS TWICE.

"How To Win Friends And Influence People" was a book my boss wanted the management team to read. At first, I was insulted that she would even think that we needed help in gaining friends . Most importantly, that she could believe that influence was ...

Pros: universal human truths
Cons: outdated

This book is a classic. It will provide you with simple and common sense advice for influencing and making friends with people. Unfortunately this book is outdated. The research into this field has progressed far beyond what was known in this book....

Pros: The pros are endless!
Cons: Must put into action what you read-or what is the point?

How to Win Friends and Influence People will make a huge difference in your life! It will open your eyes and you will see people differently and you will learn to accept people for who they are. This book in full of potential as it teaches you to take...

Pros: extremely informative, enjoyable reading
Cons: advice is not always concrete

I can't say this about too many books - but this book had a profound impact on my life in general an ...

Pros: principles listed at the end of each chapter and section, inexpensive.
Cons: has to be read again and again

Most people can be really turned off by the title of this book but I decided to give it a try...and I don't regret my decision at all! This book has helped me in so many ways that I wish I had read it ages ago. Its almost magic the way the pointers work....

Pros: Concise advice, vibrant timeless language, many historical examples.
Cons: Can be preachy, a little dated

Let's face it, this book is old. What is amazing is how much it has withstood the test of time. It has been revised in the 80's but the examples in it are still from the late 19th century and early 20th century. The language is vibrant and alive and...

Pros: Re-enforces positive behavior and praise thus enhancing encounters with others and improving confidence.
Cons: obvious advice in many ways, but still helpful

This book How to Win Friends and Influence People is a great and classic book. It can help any person with any personal interaction and help you to have a more positive outlook. Though much of the information is merely common sense, it still gets the ...

Pros: Extremely well-written for its time.
Cons: Extremely long - should be "re-purposed". Outdated situations gives some comic relief.

I was reading this book in an airplane on my way to Florida from Toronto when the lady beside me glanced at the cover several times. She finally had the courage to ask me about the book with the trip more than half over. "What is this book you're ...

Pros: THIS BOOK IS GOLD!!!!!!!
Cons: Absolutely nothing!

WOW! What an incredible book! I've read How to Win Friends and Influence People 3 times now, and it gets better and better every time I read it. It's just one of those books where it sinks in a little deeper every time you read it. And the more you...

Pros: Laced with significant quotes from prominent individuals
Cons: Difficult to put into practice in reality

Take two handfuls of dazzling writing, then mix it with pure brilliance and you have one of the greatest books of all phases. This book stood and will continue to stand the test of time. This is chiefly because of the universal thoughts expressed by...

Pros: Good style, great advice!!!
Cons: Must get latest edition to avoid outdated content.

As the President of a Coaching & Motivational company I must say that this is one of my favorite motivational books! This book is straight forward, fun to read, and very, very honest about what it takes to become more successful. I can definitely...

Pros: Nice and compact.
Cons: There are some, but they are immaterial to list.

Carnegie has a beautiful formula for changing your life and they way you think of things...all things. I have read this book only once so far, and I can't wait to read it again so that the principles in it will be embedded in my mind more vividly. The...