How They Said It:wise And Witty Letters For The Famous And Infamous

by Rosalie Maggio

From Napoleon to Groucho Marx, the author of "How to Say It" showcases pithy, charming, and poignant letters penned by historical, political and literary figures over the decades. Appendix.

Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

Reviews

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not the kind of book one reads cover to cover. It is not a story book nor is it a text book.
It is a compilation of correspondence between some very well-known persons.
Writers. Composers. Politicians, and more.
If nothing else it pays homage to the English language.
There are long letters and short letters and one line notes.
Letters of Congratulations, letters of Apology, letters of Appreciation, letters of Love.
Sad letters, funny letters, sarcastic letters, endearing letters.
It’s not so much that I have ‘finished’ the book because it is the kind of book that I will be tempted to pick up from time to time throughout the year.

[Ariel Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I put my review on my blog so as not to bombard you all with 1000s of words here. Check it out!

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

At its center, this is a reference book to give good examples on how to word or phrase something. A must have for a library shelf.