Review: Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar

Making Sense: The Glamorous Story of English Grammar by David Crystal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm really enjoying (Crystal has a lot of say on that usage) this recent series of books that esteemed linguist David Crystal has been putting out. Grammar is not the most glamorous subject but one that is hugely important if we are to make sense of what people say and write, and if people are able to make sense of what we utter. Crystal's a descriptivist and that emphasis on describing English's ever-evolving grammar and its role in the making of meaning is what makes me enjoy this book so much. Well worth a read.

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Review: The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism

The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very illuminating insight into the mind and thought-processes of a young man with autism. Clearly written and very honest in providing and insight into the condition. If you work with autistic kids or those on the autistic spectrum, it will help you come to a better understanding of their difficulties with everyday life.

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