Title: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation Author: Lynne Truss type of book: Nonfiction -- Language and Humor call number: 428.2 TRU

This book is strong in language.

Summary:
This book is a funny, fast read for "sticklers" of the usage of the English language, whether in the U.K or the U.S. It can be useful for those wishing to learn more or improve their knowledge about punctuation. In addition, she covers some interesting moments in the history of punctuation.

I might recommend this book.

Why?
Truss's discussion about how sloppy and stupid native speakers of English have become concerning grammar and punctuation usage is interesting, as well as her citing of probable reasons for the decline, such as no grammar classes in K-12 education, emailing, text messaging, instant messaging, and the free for all on the Internet. Her concern that proper punctuation is an endangered species - and that if it goes bye-bye, then so will clear understanding and meaning in written communication - is an important one.

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: April 2005

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