Beyond Stuttering: The McGuire Programme for Getting Good at the Sport of Speaking Paperback – April 1, 2015

I actually have the copy titled Beyond Stammering but it's the same material. I have had my son in speech therapy and other programs I've paid money for to combat his stuttering. He wants to be in the performing arts and loves theater. It was hard watching him not get roles and opportunities because of the stutter. I researched online and came across the Stuttering School videos on YouTube and thought maybe this was a possibility. I was sad to learn they don't really have the program in the US outside one that happens in Vegas. I was so excited to come across the book online. The bottom line is for us-IT WORKED! Family and friends have noticed a dramatic change in his speech and he was recently given a part with more lines in the current production he's in. He's feeling more confident and has had what I would say is a 70% reduction in the frequency of his stuttering. In fact we have days go by where he doesn't stutter at all. You have nothing to lose. I recommend you watch the YouTube videos for a greater sense of the technique which is why I gave it a 4 star rating. There are elements like "hit and hold" which took me forever to understand how to communicate to my son. The book tries to explain costal breathing but it can feel a little murky and we weren't really sure we were doing it right so I referenced the videos. I wish they would just sell the method on DVD so you had a real understanding of exactly how to do this. I also could use a more concrete step by step guide-first do this then do this. The steps are there but wrapped in a lot of examples and text. The examples used in the book are excellent in helping you connect the dots. I believe for this to work you have to take it seriously, be willing to do a little therapy on yourself, and be bold enough to just try it. Again, watch the videos on YouTube along with this because there are concepts that are not very clear.

The book and program are excellent and I would recommend to any person who stutters to locate and attend a program. Our son surely benefitted from it.

Filled with the great concepts.

received on time. very valuable book

It will be perfect if the delivery charges can be lowered.

Having a stutter from as long as I can remember, I have tried many therapies. None of them worked. I was never able to say my name and address and always tried to avoid phone, checkouts and other situations requiring speaking.In May 2015, at 40, I attended my first McGuire Programme course in the UK. I have now completed 3 of them. It is the first time in my life I have hope about my speech. Less than 24 hours after my first course I was able to say my name and address in front of an audience. Less than 2 days after, I was speaking publicly in a busy city center in front of many people.This book is the course material. It is my bible really. If you intend to read the book without attending the course, you may reach your goal but it will most likely not be enough. What makes this programme work is also the support network of experienced people like us all around the world we can call whenever we want or need.The approach is physical and psychological with many references to sport psychology. A new way of breathing is taught as long as techniques to counteract the fear we have towards sounds and situations. It is a must have for any stutterer like me.

I am fortunate not to have been afflicted with this terrible condition. I read the book and attended the McGuire Programme in Las Vegas as a guest. out of curiosity.I have since met dozens of people who have been through this intensive workshop. Some did it over twenty years ago. I am not a speech therapist or even a medical doctor, so all I can tell you is what I have seen. Many students who commit to the exercises go from verbal non-communicants to the point where unless you know they stammered previously, you would have little clue. Watching the before and after video on the website literally brought tears to my eyes. My rating is not so much about the book, but about this amazing, life-changing technique that has made such an enormous difference for so many people. Like anything else, it is not a magic bullet and those struggling with this challenge face a lot of hard work and diligent repetition until they get it wired in their brains. But as an outside observer, I can tell you, the technique works. I agree with another reviewer that a companion dvd would be a great add.

Firstly, as a fellow stammerer I find it absolutely disgcraceful that Dave McGuire takes advantage of us by charging so much for his course!!!This book is more about the author showing off about his sporting achievements than anything else. If you want to learn about costal breathing get all the info online or check out Starfish for a cheaper course. Book returned!

McGuire Programme change my life.Follow the advice and techniques. Support network is amazing. The true strength behind the whole programme. :)

Fantastic book for stammering with explanations on how to understand stammering with the McGuire Programme

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This is an excellent book. The McGuire approach is an interesting alternative to more standard approaches. If you are really prepared to go the extra mile then you can master the sport of speaking.