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"Woe is I" is one...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·wrmjr66

"Woe is I" is one of the better-known books that attempts to make grammar easy to understand and unintimidating. O'Conner succeeds by using witty examples to show common problems and how to fix them. She uses a wide variety of humor, but probably the most fun type is the sentences she makes up about famous people and characters. For example, when writing about the pronunciation of "nuclear," she writes a sentence attributed to Homer (of "The Simpsons" fame). The recognition of her allusions add a nice dimension to the humor in the book. That said, there are still some dry sections in the book. Little witticisms can only briefly enliven a list of commonly confused words. If you enjoy books on language, you'll probably enjoy reading this (and...

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This was the gift of...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·LisaMaria_C

This was the gift of a writing friend. It attempts to instill grammar, and help you remember those pesky rules by using humor. Chapter headings and subtitles include: COMMA SUTRA: The Joy of Punctuation and THE COMPLETE DANGLER: A Fish Out of Water. I wouldn't call it a joy to read--for me, as with gynecological exams or a root canal, there's only so much you can do to make grammar ... well, less unpleasant. But a sense of play and humor does make things less sleep inducing--and helps the rules stick longer in your mind.

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This book isn't really designed...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·TJWilson

This book isn't really designed to be read in a couple of sittings. It's more of a small humorous reference book with easy to understand examples.I am putting it on the book shelf in my classroom.

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This book isn't as uproarious...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·palaverofbirds

This book isn't as uproarious or as cynical as Eats Shoots and Leaves, but it's a close contender and a lot more informative than its British counterpart.

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I have never seen the...

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I have never seen the documentary series on which this book is base. But, who needs to see it on TV when you have high-quality color photographs of war paintings and artifacts, not to mention an in-depth narrative on the history of the American Revolution? The book is enough, and money well spent, especially for the student in your home.

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A fun, somewhat irreverant look...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·msmalnick

A fun, somewhat irreverant look at grammar. I'm a professional editor, and this is by far my favorite book -- the presentation, design, and humor all work for it.

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One of the most irritating...

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One of the most irritating things about studying the Revolution from an American perspective is that it's so totally iconized that you can't connect with it anymore. Everyone involved is seen as perfect gods or devils, and that elevation removes them from the sphere of normal humanity; you can't relate to them anymore. This book brings the Revolution back down to Earth, and doesn't just talk about battles. It focuses... Read Full Review

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I was sceptical when I...

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I was sceptical when I started it; come on, a TV companion? How deep can that be? But I found this book thorough, vivid, and well-paced. Putting it down every night (over the four nights I read it) was very hard. Fleming illustrates how little actually separated the two sides ideologically, and how close we came to losing as a result. He also describes the participants in all thier humanity, from Washington's tirades... Read Full Review

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Fun, clever, useful help with...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·wirkman

Fun, clever, useful help with grammar and writing.

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A good/better alternative to \"Eats,...

Reviewed on www.walmart.com·JBD1

A good/better alternative to "Eats, Shoots and Leaves."