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With warmth, honesty, and inspired wisdom, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jodi Kantor expands on her triumphant Columbia University commencement address, tackling the question, "How, in this environment, is anyone supposed to find and start their life's work?” Jodi Kantor’s groundbreaking...

This book is presented from the viewpoint of a stutterer and successful therapist (note: the author himself stuttered until the age of 30). It begins with a brief discussion on the facts behind stuttering, the problems faced by stutterers, and the "Demosthenes complex". Finally, outlined are steps toward achieving a cure for stuttering. Techniques offered include tools for motivating oneself, developing a positive attitude, overcoming fear, and controlling the situation.