Steven Allen’s Reviews > The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way > Status Update

This sounded interesting. As a freelance editor and someone generally interested in the English language and its use, I figured this book might be a good read. Starts out well with some funny anecdotes about how non-native English speaking people have screwed up advertising, directions, and advice. Anyone attempting to assemble a child's gift made overseas, understands how frustrating written instructions can be.