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Anguished English: An Anthology of Accidental Assaults Upon Our Language by Richard Lederer
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Anguished English

by Richard Lederer

Series: Anguished English (1)

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Wyrick & Company (2006), Edition: Rev&Expand, Paperback

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Re-read of the classic collection of printed bloopers from around the world. From student essay errors to twisted newspaper headlines and ads to church bulletin announcements, this is a great conglomeration of funnies. I’ve read it before but I still laughed til I had tears streaming down my face. Excellent therapy! ( )
  Spuddie | Mar 12, 2009 |
I have had this book for years and can't say how many times I've read it, but it's a lot. Possibly the only book that makes me laugh out loud while reading it. ( )
  amandrake | Jul 1, 2008 |
The examples of mixed-up diction are funny; Lederer's hammy introductions to each chapter are not. ( )
  greenstarfish | Jul 26, 2007 |
Made me laugh out loud when I first read it. Now I'm not too sure whether to laugh or cry. ( )
  nevusmom | Dec 22, 2006 |
Personally, the best of the collection of bad, but funny grammar mistakes. I never tire reading this book over and over again. A must own for anyone, not just grammar experts (I'm sure this review certainly shows that I am not one). ( )
  Argonaut15 | Dec 18, 2006 |
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From student essays to newspaper headlines, here is a fabulous collection of linguistic goofs and mixed-up metaphors that have done everything from rewriting history to announcing the ability of a soft drink to resurrect the dead! Dell.

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