'Its Summer!' says a sign that cries out for an apostrophe, 'ANTIQUE,S,' says another, bizarrely. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Everyone knows the basics of punctuation, surely? Aren't we all taught at school how to use full stops, commas and question marks? And yet we see ignorance and indifference everywhere. She's one of us.' Richard Madeley Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens. The manifesto is already written.' Guardian 'She's a soul sister. It's worth its weight in gold.' Boyd Tonkin, Independent 'A witty, elegant and passionate book that should be on every writer's shelf.' Observer 'Lynne Truss deserves to be piled high with honours.' John Humphrys 'It can only be a matter of time before the new government seizes the chance to appoint her as minister for punctuation. Linguists will record Lynne Truss as the saviour of the semi-colon and the avenging angel of the apostrophe. When social histories come to be written of the first decade of the 21st century, people will note a turning point in 2003 when declining standards of punctuation were reversed. A witty, entertaining, impassioned guide to perfect punctuation, for everyone who cares about precise writing.

'If Lynne Truss were Roman Catholic I'd nominate her for sainthood.' Frank McCourt The international bestseller, reissued and with a new introduction. EDMUND MORRIS, THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW About the Author:īook Description Paperback. 'Truss’s scholarship is impressive and never dry.' 'If Lynne Truss were Roman Catholic I’d nominate her for sainthood.' 'Lynne Truss makes a joy to contemplate.' It’s the perfect gift for anyone who cares about grammar and a gentle introduction for those who don’t care enough.' 'This book changed my life in small, perfect ways like learning how to make better coffee or fold an omelet.

'Lynne Truss has done the English-speaking world a huge service.' 'Truss is William Safire crossed with John Cleese’s Basil Fawlty.' Truss is an entertaining, well-read scold in a culture that could use more scolding.' LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK REVIEW, BEST BOOKS OF 2004: NONFICTION Praise for Lynne Truss and Eats, Shoots & Leaves:Įats, Shoots & Leaves 'makes correct usage so cool that you have to admire Ms.

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