Storytelling with Data

Storytelling with Data

by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

🕐 Reading time: 6 hours

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🔖 Summary:

In her book, Storytelling with Data, the author teaches how to transform data into a compelling story. Instead of just displaying charts and numbers, she emphasizes the importance of crafting a narrative that resonates with the audience and helps them understand the message within the data. Knaflic focuses on clarity, simplicity, and design to make data more engaging and easier to understand.


According to the author, tailoring the data story to the audience's needs is crucial. She provides practical advice on selecting the right charts, designing them effectively, and using visuals to emphasize key points. Her approach involves leading people through the data in a way that makes the information meaningful and memorable.


The book is full of examples of both effective and ineffective data storytelling, which helps readers determine what works and what doesn't. Knaflic advocates for thoughtful design, compelling narrative, and clear visuals to ensure that data presentations are not only informative but also persuasive and impactful.

💡 Why worth reading?

  • Will help you make data more engaging by learning how to tell a story with your numbers.

  • Will help you choose the right visuals by learning how to select charts that best communicate your message.

  • Will help you simplify complex data by learning how to focus on the key points your audience needs to understand.

  • Will help you avoid confusing presentations by learning how to design clear and visually appealing charts.

🔖 What people say about "Storytelling with Data"?

"One of the most important books I read this year. It's the kind of inspiring book that open your eyes and make you see the world differently. It also makes you a much better and nicer person, and will help you go to heaven when you die, because by finishing this book you will treat the audience of your visualizations with love and respect. Your data, your story, your friends, your colleagues, your clients... all of them deserve better."

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