Unfortunate English: The Gloomy Truth Behind the Words You Use

from jesslyncummings

Unfortunate English was an interesting read. I found myself sharing tidbits (or titbits actually) with my friends and family. Brohaugh really enjoys his puns as well as changing famous quotes to suit his purpose. For instance, "and now, one might say, these words fall upon death ears" introduces ...

from micgood

This book on etymology is two books in one. Most of the time the book is highly interesting to those who want to know word origins. At other times it is confusing where word origins seem strained and the author's penchant for puns gets in the way of understanding.

from davidpwithun

Not a bad (very) light read. It was interesting to learn about the strange (and sometimes fairly disgusting) origins of common English words. Interesting book.