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Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English
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November 17, 2009
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November 20, 2009

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Dolly
I never thought I'd be a fan of books about grammar, but I've really enjoyed them lately. Perhaps it's my own feelings of inadequacy regarding some of the more nuanced rules; perhaps it's my opportunity to relearn something I've forgotten along the way. But this is a good book, and it's a handy reference guide for your desktop.

Although it's not nearly as zealous, revolutionary, or funny as "Eats, Shoots & Leaves," this book is a witty and comprehensive review of the most common errors and quest
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Dolly
This is an informative and humorous grammar book for older children.

interesting quote:

"Contrary to popular opinion, grammar isn't gruesome. Neither is it ghastly or gross or grim. Actually, grammar isn't growly in the least." (p. xv)
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