1953 “Six Weeks to Words of Power” by Wilfred Funk – Pocket Books Cardinal Edition

Condition:
Fair to poor. This paperback has significant structural issues. The interior pages are loose and partially detached from the spine, with visible signs of tape residue where previous repairs were attempted. Pages are yellowed throughout, with some bending and brittleness from age. Cover shows general shelf wear, corner creasing, and spine rubbing, but the front and back remain legible and intact. Please refer to all photos for exact condition and scale.

Description:
A bold and classic mid-century guide to building a powerful vocabulary, Six Weeks to Words of Power by Wilfred Funk was designed as a self-paced language-boosting tool for professionals, students, and writers alike.

First published in 1953, this Cardinal Edition paperback is both educational and motivational. The book promises to:

• Teach readers key verbs, nouns, and adjectives referred to as “power words”
• Use a six-week structure to enhance vocabulary through thematic lessons
• Offer practical applications for public speaking, writing, and professional growth
• Help readers assess and track their progress with vocabulary tests

Chapters include:

• “Verbs That Deal with Human Traits”
• “Nouns of Sorrow and Suffering”
• “Adjectives with Disagreeable Meanings”
• And quirky intermissions such as Word Magic and A Lagniappe for You

This edition includes all 284 pages from the original higher-priced hardback printing, now in a portable mass-market format.

Publisher: Pocket Books, Inc. – Cardinal Edition (C-166)
Copyright: 1953 by Wilfred Funk, Inc.
Edition: Third printing, July 1953
Pages: 284
Dimensions: See photos for scale against A3 cutting mat

Note on Condition:
Due to the detached and fragile state of many pages, this copy is best suited for deconstructing, craft and artwork, casual reading, reference, or vintage book collecting rather than daily use.

Alternative Uses:

• Good for educational decor or a nostalgic bookshelf display
• Ideal for collage, blackout poetry, or altered book projects
• A fun throwback for lovers of retro self-improvement literature

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