As new condition blue boards with silver spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped photographic dust jacket. Includes Author Dedication; Introduction: From Courtroom to Congress; Acknowledgments; and About the Author. ""When Trey Gowdy speaks, I shush everyone so I can listen to every word. He's a wise person and a persuasive communicator -- his book is a must-read for people who want to learn how best to succeed."" -- Dana Perino. ""Gowdy, one of our finest courtroom lawyers, has written a very fine book on the art of persuasion. In Doesn't Hurt to Ask, you'll learn a lot about the importance of listening to evidence, using words with precision, adn, above all, asking good questions. You'll also learn some things about being a better person. In the end, this is a book about finding a purpose bigger than yourself, and then moving others toward that purpose with you."" -- William J. Bennett, bestselling author of The Book of Virtues. ""The most compelling book on persuasion I've ever read . Gowdy's approach to communicating with others is captivating and accessible."" -- Kevin Kisner, PGA Tour golfer.