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Product Description 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. Review “Making the Case provides a road map for personal success from a woman who has proved that it works. Even in the toughest of times and with the toughest of cases, Kimberly has figured out how to emerge on top. Now she’s sharing the secrets to that enormous success.” -- Dan Abrams“Full of all the certainty, insight, and strategy you’d expect from a top legal mind like Kimberly Guilfoyle, this book is also deeply moving and funny. An authentic and inspiring read for women everywhere aiming to be the best they can be.” -- Greta Van Susteren“In this very competitive time in America, it is important for ambitious people to know how to market themselves. Kimberly Guilfoyle is a successful woman who has prospered in two high-pressure professions: law and television. Her advice is well worth reading.” -- Bill O'Reilly“Kimberly Guilfoyle’s can-do spirit gets you to stop doubting and start doing. A smart and savvy book from an incredibly smart and savvy woman. It’s one-stop shopping for life advice from someone who practices what she preaches.” -- Megyn Kelly About the Author Kimberly Guilfoyle is a host of The Five and Outnumbered on Fox News. She also appears as a legal analyst on The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity. Before joining Fox in 2006, she was a host of Both Sides on Court TV and provided legal analysis for Anderson Cooper 360, Larry King Live, and ABC's Good Morning America. She is a former prosecutor and assistant district attorney, and served as first lady for the city of San Francisco. She was also a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County district attorney's office. She currently lives in New York City.
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