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How to Win Friends and Influence People: Audiobook

The How to Win Friends and Influence People audiobook runs an estimated 8.2 hours (about 5.5 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

8.2est. listening hrs
4.2★418 ratings
Self-Helpgenre
Free for new listeners

The instrumentWhen will you finish it?

Based on 8.2 hours of listening (estimated).

Days to finish How to Win Friends and Influence People at common listening paces
Your paceYou'll finish in
30 min / day17 days
1 hour / day9 days
2 hours / day5 days
1 hour / day at 1.5×6 days

What our data says

  • At 8.2 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 56% of the self-help audiobooks we measured.

Computed from self-help audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.

Who is this for?

Best for self-help listeners: a solid week of commutes at 8.2 hours (estimated).

About the book

How to Win Friends and Influence People is a timeless self-help classic that teaches essential principles for building strong relationships, improving communication, and positively influencing others. Through practical advice and real-life examples, Dale Carnegie explains how to connect with people, handle conflicts diplomatically, and inspire cooperation without manipulation. The book emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and genuine appreciation in both personal and professional interactions. By applying these proven techniques, readers can enhance their social skills, gain trust, and become more effective leaders. Widely regarded as one of the most influential personal development books of all time, this guide continues to help millions of readers achieve success by mastering the art of human relations.

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Questions listeners ask

How long is the How to Win Friends and Influence People audiobook?

How to Win Friends and Influence People runs about 8.2 hours, our estimate from its 276 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 5.5 hours.

Is the How to Win Friends and Influence People audiobook free?

Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.

When was How to Win Friends and Influence People first published?

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie was first published in 1936.

Can you download How to Win Friends and Influence People as an audio file?

Yes. The audiobook app streams How to Win Friends and Influence People or downloads it to your phone for offline listening, so a commute without signal still works.