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Amy Cuddy

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges

Amy CuddyNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Amy Cuddy

Presence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Dr. Amy Cuddy is a personal development book based on her popular TED Talk. It explores how body posture and nonverbal communication impact success in difficult situations, emphasizing the mind-body connection and how changing physical stance can enhance feelings of personal power.

Inspirational

Hopeful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

21,880 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Amy Cuddy’s Presence explores how body language affects personal power and confidence. Positive reviews commend its practical advice and scientific grounding, but some critics question the robustness of its research. Overall, readers find it a helpful guide for personal development, despite a few noted methodological concerns.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Presence?

Fans of Daring Greatly by Brené Brown and Grit by Angela Duckworth will appreciate Amy Cuddy’s Presence. Readers seeking to enhance their confidence and personal power through psychology and self-improvement will find practical strategies and inspirational stories compelling. Ideal for those interested in body language and social psychology.

4.2

21,880 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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