Making the Case: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate

by Kimberly Guilfoyle

After an eleven-year-old Kimberly Guilfoyle lost her mother to leukemia, her dad wanted her to become as resilient and self-empowered as she could be. He wisely taught her to build a solid case for the things she wanted. Creating a strong logical argument was the best way to ensure she could always meet her needs. That childhood lesson led her to become the fearless advocate and quick-thinking spitfire she is today. In Making the Case , Guilfoyle interweaves stories and anecdotes from her life and career with practical advice that can help you win arguments, get what you want, help others along the way, and come out ahead in any situation. Learning how to state your case effectively is not just important for lawyers—it's something every person should know how to do, no matter what stage of life they are in. From landing her dream job right out of school, switching careers seamlessly midstream, and managing personal finances for greater growth and stability to divorcing amicably and teaching her young child to advocate for himself, Guilfoyle has been there and done it. Now she shares those stories, showing you how to organize your thoughts and plans, have meaningful discussions with the people around you, and achieve your goals in all aspects of your life. You'll also learn the tips and strategies that make the best advocates so successful, some of which come directly from courtroom scenarios where the stakes are highest. Told in her winning and humorous voice, Guilfoyle's experiences and the wisdom drawn from them are a ready guide to help you reach your potential and live a fulfilling and happy life at work and at home.

Genres: Self Help

240 pages, Hardcover

First published June 7, 2016

Reviews

[Melissa Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was an engrossing read. Kimberly uses anecdotes and stories about her life to give us examples of how to be our own best advocates. It is so very important to be able to state your case effectively and to use clear, effective communication in all areas of life. "If you want someone else to be open to what you have to say, it's best not to start off or end the conversation by making him bristle." is one of many great tips and strategies that I have learned. It is an encouraging, motivating read which I would recommend to anyone. I'm glad Kimberly chose to share her story and gives us practical advice on being our own best advocates and how to be an advocate for others.

[Sarah Rumpf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Filled with helpful hints from a talented women who knows a thing or two about being successful in life.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book "Making the Case,How to be your own best advocate"by Kimberly Guilfoyle for an honest review.
I found this book to be a wonderful example of what a person can do to better themselves.while at a young age loosing a parent can be devastating and to be taught to be independent and to help others to be their own advocate is remarkable.
The chapters that helped me were the last two,caring for aging parents and Help,how to ask for it,receive it ,and give it.
So i dont give any spoilers i will just say grab this book and read it,you wont be sorry...