Communication and persuasion · Self-help
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Bestseller: about 37 million copies (estimate)Dale Carnegie's classic guide to getting along with people. Using anecdotes and simple rules, it covers showing genuine interest, avoiding criticism, remembering names and persuading others without argument.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1936
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 276
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want everyday techniques for handling people at work and in social life.
Skip this if you dislike dated examples and advice that can feel formulaic.
The feel
Content warnings
None noted yet.
Also reported by Hardcover readers:
Quick answers about How to Win Friends and Influence People
- What is How to Win Friends and Influence People about?
- Dale Carnegie's classic guide to getting along with people. Using anecdotes and simple rules, it covers showing genuine interest, avoiding criticism, remembering names and persuading others without argument.
- Who should read How to Win Friends and Influence People?
- Read it if you want everyday techniques for handling people at work and in social life. Skip it if you dislike dated examples and advice that can feel formulaic.
- How long and how fast is How to Win Friends and Influence People?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 276 pages, first published in 1936.
- Does How to Win Friends and Influence People have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow How to Win Friends and Influence People for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends How to Win Friends and Influence People; the borrow button above searches it for you.
Your shelf
Saved in this browser only. Open my shelf
Where to get it
| Store | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Borrow free | ||
| Libby / OverDrive | Free with a library card | Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive |
| Print, new | ||
| Bookshop.org | Check price | Buy new from Bookshop.org |
| Amazon | Check price | Buy new from Amazon |
| Ebook | ||
| Kobo | Check price | Buy ebook from Kobo |
| Google Play Books | Check price | Buy ebook from Google Play Books |
| Audiobook | ||
| Libro.fm | Check price | Buy audiobook from Libro.fm |
| Audible | Check price | Buy audiobook from Audible |
Prices appear here as retailer feeds are connected. Where none is shown, check the store. Links open the store in a new tab.
Some store links, including Kobo, are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Library links are never affiliate links. How this works
Share this pick
Communication and persuasion
