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How to Use the Power of the Printed Word
Essays tell how to write a business letter, improve one's vocabulary, read faster, write with style, use the library, enjoy the classics, and understand an annual report
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110 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 1985
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October 10, 2022
How to Use the Power of the Printed Word Ed. by Billings S. Fuess, Jr., contains my absolute favorite article: the late Steve Allen’s “How to Enjoy the Classics.” Witty, with wonderful illustrations, I first encountered the article in Psychology Today back in the early 70s, as part of a series of articles called “The Power of the Printed Word,” sponsored by International
Paper. In 1980, the articles were collected and published as this anthology.
While all the articles are worth reading, Steve Allen’s article had an immediate effect on me — I headed to the college library and took out the books Mr. Allen mentioned. While I cannot say I finished them all (some I was just too young to tackle or appreciate), reading as many of the classics as I could became a major part of my reading regimen.
It still is. There are many worthy guides to such reading available. further, sites like Goodreads are more than happy to furnish such lists, as are various libraries and educational organizations. The Brooklyn Public Library even has a service called Brooklyn Book Match, we=here you can fill out a form on almost any topic, and a librarian will curate a list of five books to help you start a deep dive into your chosen topic.
Okay, this review has gone a bit far afield, but it is a topic dear to my heart, and I hope you search out How to Use the Power of the Printed Word and enjoy it as much as I did.
Paper. In 1980, the articles were collected and published as this anthology.
While all the articles are worth reading, Steve Allen’s article had an immediate effect on me — I headed to the college library and took out the books Mr. Allen mentioned. While I cannot say I finished them all (some I was just too young to tackle or appreciate), reading as many of the classics as I could became a major part of my reading regimen.
It still is. There are many worthy guides to such reading available. further, sites like Goodreads are more than happy to furnish such lists, as are various libraries and educational organizations. The Brooklyn Public Library even has a service called Brooklyn Book Match, we=here you can fill out a form on almost any topic, and a librarian will curate a list of five books to help you start a deep dive into your chosen topic.
Okay, this review has gone a bit far afield, but it is a topic dear to my heart, and I hope you search out How to Use the Power of the Printed Word and enjoy it as much as I did.
December 17, 2008
A very enjoyable book to read! I am looking forward to reading 'The Elements of Style' by WilliamStrunk, Jr., and E.B. White.
March 12, 2013
very enjoyable read
December 29, 2013
As a ENGLISH-as-a-second-language person, a great book to inspire the language learning experience. Wish I had read it years ago at the beginning. Still, a very enjoyable read.
February 1, 2014
Short chapters on various topics make this a quick read. Easy to skip around.
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