Just a Note to Say . . . : The Perfect Words for Every Occasion

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Summary: Did this book have an editor?
Review: "Just a Note to Say ...: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion" is a wonderful concept, however many situations were omitted and the "notes" are sparse for the occasions presented. More glaringly however, was the misspelling of "congratulations" on page 82. Spelling incorrectly in the introduction to the section ("congradulations"), it was fortunately corrected within the examples given. In an age where spelling checks are typically routine, a book published in 1996 sadly falls short of basic editorial practice. Clarkson Potter Publishing certainly drops the ball.

Rating:
Summary: Did this book have an editor?
Review: "Just a Note to Say ...: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion" is a wonderful concept, however many situations were omitted and the "notes" are sparse for the occasions presented. More glaringly however, was the misspelling of "congratulations" on page 82. Spelling incorrectly in the introduction to the section ("congradulations"), it was fortunately corrected within the examples given. In an age where spelling checks are typically routine, a book published in 1996 sadly falls short of basic editorial practice. Clarkson Potter Publishing certainly drops the ball.

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Summary: 90% How To and only 10% samples
Review: Although the sample notes were very good, they could have incorporated many more samples instead of the How To's and Scenario Set-ups necessitating the Notes.

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Summary: oodles of concise, eloquent examples
Review: At first I thought this might be too simplistic a guide to social and personal notes, then I found myself getting choked up in the chapter on "Writing Notes for Difficult Moments." The author is straightforward, friendly, and sensible, and she blends sensitivity with emotion in just the right mix, facing illness, AIDS, cancer, and impending death with clarity and compassion. She also gives snappy suggestions for graduation, holiday, and congratulatory notes, and devotes additional attention to writing to children and teenagers. The book gives such heartfelt, meaningful examples of short notes that if you keep a copy on your writing desk you need never be at a loss for words again.

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Summary: Handy little guide
Review: I have this book myself, and I just purchased a copy for a friend. Much of the information is common sense, but it is great for inspiration. It was a great help when I was filling out our wedding thank-you cards.

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Summary: Notes galore!
Review: Ideas for writing notes - and even letters, can be found in this wonderfully heart-warming book by Florence Isaacs. We are given suggestions on what to write for the Holidays, for cancer and AIDS patients and their families, for condelences, births, etc. Every possible social situation is covered, including all types of religious Holidays. The artwork was designed by Hallmark, the "card people". A very cosy book, just for those cold winter afternoons when you don't know what to say or write in your correspondence.

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Summary: A Must Have Book For Every Type Of Correspondence!
Review: This book is an invaluable tool to anyone who cherishes the art of letter-writing. It offers sincere and effective ways of addressing a wide variety of situations from thank you notes to letters of sympathy. It has literaly saved me hours of letter writing time!