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Are you at a complete loss for words when a card circulates at the office? When is the last time you mailed a card to a family member, just because? What should you write to a grieving friend?Every greeting card needs a personal, handwritten message to make it complete. In this upbeat, wise, and witty guide, journalist and lifestyle expert Sandra E. Lamb offers a wealth of advice, inspiration, and examples for anyone who wants to add flair, voice, and plain old fun to their card messages - as well as anyone who wants to know the etiquette of when and what to write.Lamb offers concrete tips and sample messages for every occasion under the sun, both happy and somber, and explains the meanings of possibly unfamiliar holidays and religious rituals to aid in the writing of appropriate messages.Write the Right Words is a delightful, indispensable guide for anyone who wants to rekindle the joy of putting pen to paper. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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And that’s really the focus of Sandra E. Lamb’s Write the Right Words: Messages From The Heart for Every Occasion. It’s not about finding the “perfect” message to scrawl in any and every card you might send, but about actually sending the card — and with a note. If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a great day of time in Hallmark, Target or Wal-Mart pouring through the aisles of cards seeking the “right” one — that one that best fits what you feel, or are trying to say. The pre-printed message inside a card is very important but so, too, is the note you write yourself.
In Write The Right Words, Lamb offers idea-starters for any and all situations in which you might find yourself looking to send a personal note. There’s all the happy stuff, of course, like birthdays, holidays, graduations and engagements — but there’s the sad stuff, too, like the loss of a loved one or pet, the end of a marriage or a prolonged illness. With tact and practical suggestions, Lamb gives readers a glimpse into the traditional etiquette behind each situation, provides quotes dealing with each subject matter and gives real examples of what you could say on your own card.
The book does, in fact, feel like a workbook — a tangible guide to choosing the right words. I found her suggestions when writing condolences especially useful, because what do you say in the face of terrible tragedy? What can possibly be right? Lamb doesn’t assert that anything is the one and only right thing to say; merely, an idea of what to say.
All of her examples are given to get your own creative juices flowing. What you write in your cards should be personal, of course, but sometimes it’s hard to get thinking, fun and endearing. Some of Lamb’s suggestions have religious connections, but they’re not frequent or heavy-handed. The quotes she provides, too, could be used as-is (with attribution, of course!) in a message you might send.
Overall, I really enjoyed flipping through the book and definitely took some practical suggestions from Lamb’s words. I love that she is an advocate for the written word — something I feel strongly about. And not the typed, digitized, tiny-print-on-your-screen version; I’m talking the real deal. Blotched ink, misspelled words and all. ( )