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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach To Punctuation (Paperback) (平装)
by Lynne Truss
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Bestsellers, Gramma Learning, Punctuation, Ages up 9, Children's books |
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| MSL Pointer Review:
A fabulous and humorous classic which gives you permission to love punctuation! |
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Barbara Rose (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
This book has great punctuation rules for the UK, and if you are an author, no doubt you will have an editor to make sure your punctuation is perfect. Many people do look at your grammar, spelling and punctuation, especially if you are writing an on-line newsletter, e-zine, or articles for on-line or print publication. It mars (not the planet, substitute word could be spoils) your credibility as a writer to use improper grammar and punctuation. I think Lynn Truss would have quite a reaction while reading the spelling and language of a USA Chat Room.
Depending upon your culture, different words DO have different meanings, and the writer that knows their audience would do well to make sure that their message is conveyed appropriately, with perfect grammar and punctuation. It is important to readers! Personally, from the title of the book, I thought the book was all about zero tolerance in schools, and our children's punctuation (attendance) not about grammatical punctuation. Nevertheless it is a witty and entertaining read, by an author who cares about preserving proper punctuation and is passionate about her work. She is speaking out and helping people in the process, which is what matters most. |
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A reader (MSL quote), England
<2007-01-11 00:00>
If you want to learn about punctuation, this is not the book for you. If you have ever tried to decipher the meaning from a poorly-punctuated e-mail, this book will have you laughing out loud. It is a very funny look at the (mis)use of punctuation at a time when there is an upsurge in the written word, albeit a digital one. Well worth reading.
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Tom Wilson (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
At the age of 59, and having worked in marketing for most of my years, I have read enough business-generated documents to fill a black hole: marketing plans, research findings, proposals and memos, far too many memos. Many of these documents were written by highly intelligent people, some of them CEOs, CFOs, chairmen of boards, and the one thing the vast majority have in common is incorrect punctuation; errors ranging from mild to embarassing to shocking. Lynn Truss has given us a book that takes only a few hours to read and, more importantly, a good bit of on-point humor that provides an effective way to keep the rules of punctuation in mind. Just as music makes the memorization of lyrics both easy and natural, Lynn's humor makes the rules of punctuation easy and natural to retain. It isn't often that books make me laugh out loud. To laugh out loud while learning something as important, and as dry, as punctuation is a supreme accomplishment. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
I am proud to place this little, handy book next to Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style". It is very pleasing to see that the English language, or the care for it at least, hasn't completely died out, as exemplified by Truss's "Eats, Shoots & Leaves". Now, I definitely admit that I am slanted on this topic of discussion. Editing is my thing. I cringe at misspelled words, bad syntax, and the misuse of the bloody apostrophe; and this can be seen as a fault. However, this book proves the importance of the little marks that most people don't know how to use. It reveals that if employed improperly, what is meant can be totally changed. There are moments where sometimes I don't agree with her usage of punctuation; but like the study of English, there can be multiple answers and multiple ways of getting there. For example, she is not into the whole Oxford comma, the last comma in "red, white, and blue". But that is the English language at its (not it's) best - creation by manipulation. No one can have the one guide to doing it right, but precision in style is key. And if this kind of stuff doesn't interest you, it's rather amusing to read an English woman poking fun at society. She writes with such a humorous and biting tone that I find it to be impossible not to like her style. But, of course, I could be wrong. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
Who could imagine someone would write a grammar book that I'd want to take with me into the bath? This is the book that should be used to teach English in schools! Has anyone read this book and not thought twice about adding that comma? An excellent, fun book.
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Charles Sutherland (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
Being a fan of poetry, I am very aware of the difference between spoken words and written words on the page, and what a difference simple intonations and voice changes can make. Punctuation and spelling can make a big difference, too. Is it here, or hear? Here here! or Hear! Hear! There are lots of arguments for the need for correct grammar and punctuation, and there are lots of pieces in here that talk about the history and misuse in the past of punctuation in key times. This is a very British book in many senses, and some of the American rules of grammar are different, but it is still fun to read and see what happens with the differences. Truss has a dry wit and this comes through most of the time fairly well. There were times I did laugh quite a bit, and times I copied things down to email to friends. This is a fun book. |
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Kristen Klement (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
As an English teacher, I often cringe at the types of grammatical errors that Lynne Truss covers in her latest book, Eats, Shoots, and Leaves. This is a wonderfully accessible book for those who want to learn more about punctuation but who were afraid to ask. The information covered is what we should have all learned in junior high -They call it grammar school for a reason, after all. Anyway, this is a fun and very readable approach to punctuation and will help you become a better writer and communicator. |
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Jennifer Cameron-Smith (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
I love this book. It appeals to my inner punctuator. I suspect that Ms Truss would not agree with my frequent use of commas, colons and semi-colons, but we are in total accord on the misplacement of apostrophes. This book should be read and enjoyed. It should be read as a plea on behalf of a significant (but ignored) minority who feel oppressed by the creation of false possessive when the plural is intended. If you don't know the difference between 'its' and 'it's', then it's time you read this book. Highly recommended.
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Freston (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
This is a short humorous, essay on the art of proper punctuation!! It eloquently makes the case that to slight, proper puncutation is to embrace 'intellectual impoverishment". However, it's greatest value, lies in the practical. Before reading it - I was'nt sure how to use many punctuation marks; but now Im much improved' In addition: the book is delightfully engaging, and so will make a discussion of such "things" as the exclamation point; the comma; and the semicolon as engaging as they could possibly be (and this is no small achievement... After reading, it youl'l be unlikely to make embarrassing punctuation mistakes again? |
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Kelly Sessions (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-11 00:00>
I honestly believe that every person who uses the English language should be required to read this book. I know that my punctuation usage is not yet perfect, but I am grateful to have had many questions answered by this book. I suppose that I can be labeled a "stickler," but even I have had questions at times and did not know where to look since even style guides each have their own opinions. Lynne Truss has done her research, and she explains punctuation and sentence structure very clearly. This book was a joy to read, not only for its clarity, but also for the author's intelligent, witty sense of humor. This is a book that I will read and re-read, over and over, for the rest of my days.
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