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The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English
The Glamour of Grammar A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English
Author: Roy Peter Clark
Early in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging alternative to stuffy instructionals. In this practical guide, readers will learn everything from the different parts of sp...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316027915
ISBN-10: 031602791X
Publication Date: 8/16/2010
Pages: 304
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Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Jennmarie68 avatar reviewed The Glamour of Grammar: A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English on + 217 more book reviews
What I liked the most about this book is that it wasn't written like a grammar book. It was written more like a story that had grammar tips added into it. It was kind of like a copy of Writer's Inc. with a story behind it. And while I'd never get rid of my copy of Writer's Inc. I think this will make a nice addition to my grammar tools arsenal.

I have to admit that I'm not the best grammatical writer. I don't remember most of the rules I learned in school (frankly I didn't care to really remember them). So while I was reading this some of it seemed new to me. The greatest thing about this book is that it taught me something without making me realize I was being taught. Since I'm finishing up my degree, reading for learning isn't something I want to do with my spare time. After reading this I have to admit that I didn't get that feeling even once throughout the book. I think that was a great feat within itself, writing a book that is meant to teach something not feel like it was teaching anything at all.

I still don't remember all the rules that were in this one, but I think I have a better understanding of why some rules of grammar exist and why some are breakable. I'm sure this one will be quite worn out before I finally finish my degree. It's already helped me write a few papers.

A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher. This is not a paid review and is a truthful and honest review.


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