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Title: The Evasion-English Dictionary by Maggie Balistreri ISBN: 0-9718659-7-3 Publisher: Melville House Publishing Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.57 (7 reviews)

Rating: 3
Summary: Interesting, but Over Priced
Comment: I liked the book, althought some of the sections seemed stretched. My only real complaint is over the price ... . Pulling the pamphlet sized book from the Amazon box left me feeling a bit cheated.

Rating: 5
Summary: Witty, Funny, and Like, Right On!
Comment: In this witty and extremely funny little book, Maggie Balistreri, has been able to step back and listen, really listen, to not only what we, as a culture, are saying, but how we say it, and bring it all home, to our attention.

Balistreri not only has provided humorous examples of office-speak, relationship banter, parenting jibberish, and teen-speak, but she makes you think about what you are saying, really.

Two of my favorite sections are "whatever" and "like." I had no idea there were that many different meanings attached to the word "whatever." And, "like" is my favorite pet peeve of today's English.

The book is such a delightful read, I could hardly put it down, and was unable to resist reading passages to my friends, especially those whose speach patterns were found in the book.

The book was so enjoyable, I could not resist a second read as well.

Well worth your time and money.

Rating: 4
Summary: The idiosyncrasies of our language
Comment: Balistreri highlights the subtle nuances that set the English language apart from all others. People seldom realize that they speak English so poorly, even those who are masters of grammar usage. I think this book should be required reading for all higher level high school English classes. It really points out just how much we abuse and misuse our language.

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