Lost For Words by John Humphrys
From Today programme presenter and national treasure John Humphrys, the bestselling cry in book form for better English and an expose of the political uses and abuses of language.
Humphrys is passionate about language - and very funny too * Rod Liddle *
Greatly enjoyable * Simon Hoggart, Guardian *
for all those who care about the English language * Ann Widdecombe, New Statesman *
It is always exhilarating to read a book which says what so many of us think * Jonathan Keates, Spectator *
Timely and lively * Sunday Telegraph *
Let us be very clear about this from the start: John Humphrys is a Good Thing * Evening Standard *
the Jack Russell of the Today programme has now chosen to take some well aimed snaps at solecism, jargon, cliche and weasel words.. It is always exhilarating to read a book which says what so many of us think * Spectator *
I commend Citizen Humphrys * Daily Mail *
You will have fun with this book * Guardian *
an exquisite sensitivity to the misuse of the English language * The Sunday Times *
Greatly enjoyable * Simon Hoggart, Guardian *
for all those who care about the English language * Ann Widdecombe, New Statesman *
It is always exhilarating to read a book which says what so many of us think * Jonathan Keates, Spectator *
Timely and lively * Sunday Telegraph *
Let us be very clear about this from the start: John Humphrys is a Good Thing * Evening Standard *
the Jack Russell of the Today programme has now chosen to take some well aimed snaps at solecism, jargon, cliche and weasel words.. It is always exhilarating to read a book which says what so many of us think * Spectator *
I commend Citizen Humphrys * Daily Mail *
You will have fun with this book * Guardian *
an exquisite sensitivity to the misuse of the English language * The Sunday Times *
In a broadcasting career spanning forty years John Humphrys has reported from all over the world for the BBC and presented its frontline news programmes on both radio and television. He has won a string of national awards and been described as a 'national treasure'. He owned a dairy farm for ten years and has homes in Wales and London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340836590 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340836598 |
| Title | Lost For Words |
| Author | John Humphrys |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2005-07-04 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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