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Have You Eaten Grandma? Paperback – October 1, 2020

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Pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You'll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth

'Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre'Guardian

Don't know if it's, like, okay to say 'like'?
Are your apostrophe's in the wrong place?
Want to make fewer not less grammatical mistakes?

Then do not despair, Have You Eaten Grandma? is the definitive (and hilarious) guide to punctuation, spelling, and good English for the twenty-first century.

Self-confessed grammar guru Gyles Brandreth pokes fun at the linguistic foibles of our time, tells us where we've been going wrong (and how to put it right), and reveals his tips and tricks to make every one of us better, more confident users (not abusers) of the English language. End of.

Is 'End of' alright? Wait, is 'alright' all right?

You'll find out right here . . .

This hilarious companion to 21st century language is perfect for anyone pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling.

'A laugh-a-lot, spanning everything . . . great book, I'm loving this' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin (October 1, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1405945087
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1405945080
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.75 x 7.8 inches

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Hannahsmom40

Okay, but not great

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022

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On the very same page, the first page, in which the author states he is a punctuation perfectionist, there is a comma missing from Winston Churchill's quote, which is the second line. It should be, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." Not a good start. And there is strong language in the book.

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022

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If you are into Grammer, this book is a must read. I couldn't put it down!

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Diane Mondini

Very informative, hilarious book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018

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Being a Brit who lives in the States, I find this book to be both funny and informative. I am appalled at some of the grammar mistakes that have been passed down from generation to generation in this country. I also find myself being more American than I thought.

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Really funny and makes grammar actually enjoyable.

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019

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If you're looking to improve your writing, grab this. There's an American edition coming out soon--probably a little better for the USA. As a former English teacher I could quibble, but it would be fun arguing. The guy is a hoot.

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Skyler

I never realized how

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020

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I thought I was good at grammer working for a public relations firm. I never realized just how complex our language really is! Fun to read with cute examples. :)

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019

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My husband said this is the best grammar book he's ever read (and he's read a few!) He said it has answers to grammar questions that other books did not.

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020

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Book came in excellent condition and is a funny and interesting read about the best ways to use grammar for everyday purposes.

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E. W. Bertram

Worth the slight effort

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019

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Fast, fun, and silly. Not to mention educational.

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JakiR

Very funny & informative.

Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2023

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Book was a gift. Recipient loved it.

Bluecashmere.

Brandreth wears his learning lightly. The book is a wonderful tonic in so many ways.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2022

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As an ex-head of English, the material here was familiar, if not always recalled in moments of need. What lifts the book above the usual grammar textbook is the great verve with which it is written. It may not be as uproariously funny as Brandreth's 'Word Play', but it's still ready to bring a smile to the reader at regular intervals. We live in an age when use of the English language has sunk to a low ebb, even if there are riches in the form of fresh vocabulary constantly infiltrating much of the dross and slovely expression. It is sad to find that so many published writers have for example no notion of the difference between 'uninterested' and disinterested','number' and 'amount', and their command of prepositions is virtually no-existent. What, too, has happened to proofreading? If the late sixteenth century and the early seventeenth century saw our language at its most dynamic and inventive, then the beginning of this century shows a laisser-faire attitude to grammar and punctuation that cannot be laid entirely at the door of social media. Brandreth refers more than once to Orwell's wonderful essay 'Politics and the English Language'. This should be essential reading for all university students and later school pupils, rather than the deceptive diet of social enginneering that masquerades as educational essentials. When a negative review damns the author as misogynistic, one is left as close to despair as witnessing the digestion of grandma.
Thank the gods for a man who from a very early age has devoted himself to a passionate love of words and their proper arrangement.

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Ian B

interesting / educational

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2021

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fun book if you like to think. I knew my punctuation was rubbish, so i enjoyed this.

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Sonali Nivaskar

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Reviewed in India on August 6, 2021

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My friend recommended this book . A delightful read for English lovers. The book empahsizes the different usage of punctuations in English and makes it very interesting read.

But I have a complaint, why amazon has stopped their most loved book marks for us book lovers.

M. J. Flaherty

Great fun way to sharpen your grammar and punctuation

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2021

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I have a copy of this book. Giles is an entertaining writer. I have relearnt and even gain writing knowledge, and punctuation (proper use of a comma before an 'and' ha ha). I bought this copy to gift to a friend, who also has to write for work on a public forum.

The book covers historic etiquette and current day trends, it's sick (good).

I would highly recommend for any age. Grammar and punctuation are often that crucial first impression, so it is important to get it right. Enjoy and have a laugh too.

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