Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling containing key details about the book.
What is Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling About?
"Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling" teaches the use of storytelling in legal persuasion and communication.
This book is a bit of a miracle: informative, insightful, poetic, and funny. Using famous real-life court transcripts, television scripts, and story after story, Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling shows the reader how to get their message across and the result they want using the time-tested elements and basic structure of great stories.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* The importance of storytelling in the legal profession: The book argues that storytelling is an important tool for lawyers, as it allows them to make complex legal concepts more accessible and engaging to their audience.
* The structure of a good story: The author provides guidance on the structure of a good story, including the importance of having a clear beginning, middle, and end, as well as well-defined characters, motivations, and obstacles.
* Using storytelling to build a case: The book provides tips for using storytelling to build a compelling case, including how to craft compelling opening and closing statements, how to use evidence and testimony to support the story, and how to use visual aids to bring the story to life.
* Overcoming objections: The author provides advice on how to overcome objections and challenges to the story, including how to address conflicting evidence and how to respond to counterarguments.
* Using storytelling in the negotiation process: The book explores the role of storytelling in the negotiation process, including how to use storytelling to build rapport with the other side and how to use storytelling to communicate the value of your position.
* The book provides practical advice and strategies for using storytelling to build a stronger legal case, and highlights the importance of storytelling in the legal profession. The author provides tips and techniques for becoming a more effective storyteller, with a focus on how storytelling can be used to influence others and build relationships.
Who is the author of Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling?
Jonathan Shapiro is a writer, producer, attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney as well as Of Counsel at Kirkland & Ellis. He is the co-creator and Executive Producer, with David E. Kelley, of Amazon Prime's TV show Goliath starring Billy Bob Thornton.
Book Details
- Print length: 300 pages
- Genre: Law, Nonfiction
What is a good quote from Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling?
Top Quote: “Stories can educate, elevate, comfort, and afflict those who are too comfortable. They can create community. They can also drive people apart, justify unspeakable crimes, and destroy the most basic concepts of civil society.” (Meaning) - Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling Quotes, Jonathan Shapiro
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: “Nobody I know—and I mean nobody—is funnier, smarter, or has a wider breadth of references than my friend Jonathan Shapiro. This book is a bit of a miracle: informative, insightful, poetic, and funny.” — Paul Reiser
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Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
