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I love words. I love communicating. But it's true for me as much as it is for anyone: sometimes the right words can be difficult to find. The cover of the book touts that this is "Ideal for: Letters, Receiving Lines, Facebook, Emails, Thank-You Notes, Condolences... and Much More." I found it was a great way to get my brain thinking on how I can better my own communication with others.
This slim volume covers its ten chapters with grace. Each one opens with some musings on why words are important to a particular occasion, whether it be a birthday, wedding, thank-you note, or sympathy card, and contains many examples of heart-felt expressions that can be used to spur your own pen to paper. There are also numerous quotes and Scripture passages which could be applicable for our own meditation, or for sharing alongside our own words.
A lighthearted but useful segment called Aunt Me-me's Guide to What Not to Say gave readers encouragement not to make their communications all about themselves, and to avoid word choices that would be innapropriate and negative to the situation. An example from the book: "I heard about your promotion. Congratulations! Now that you're making more money, I expect you can start paying for lunch when we go out. You can write off all my good advice as 'consulting'!" You can see why cards from Aunt Me-me might be an unwelcome sight in your mailbox!
At the time I read the chapter on thank-you notes, I was needing to write one myself. I sat down and made sure I did it while the advice was fresh in my mind, and my friend made a point to thank me for my note later, saying it would be "cherished". That's the kind of feedback every writer wants to hear, but it's never going to happen unless we do pick up our pen or begin that e-mail that's on our hearts. You can do it. If you need some help, I'd recommend "A Perfect Word for Every Occasion." I plan to keep my copy nearby for reference in assisting me in glorifying God and touching others with my written words.
I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.
This slim volume covers its ten chapters with grace. Each one opens with some musings on why words are important to a particular occasion, whether it be a birthday, wedding, thank-you note, or sympathy card, and contains many examples of heart-felt expressions that can be used to spur your own pen to paper. There are also numerous quotes and Scripture passages which could be applicable for our own meditation, or for sharing alongside our own words.
A lighthearted but useful segment called Aunt Me-me's Guide to What Not to Say gave readers encouragement not to make their communications all about themselves, and to avoid word choices that would be innapropriate and negative to the situation. An example from the book: "I heard about your promotion. Congratulations! Now that you're making more money, I expect you can start paying for lunch when we go out. You can write off all my good advice as 'consulting'!" You can see why cards from Aunt Me-me might be an unwelcome sight in your mailbox!
At the time I read the chapter on thank-you notes, I was needing to write one myself. I sat down and made sure I did it while the advice was fresh in my mind, and my friend made a point to thank me for my note later, saying it would be "cherished". That's the kind of feedback every writer wants to hear, but it's never going to happen unless we do pick up our pen or begin that e-mail that's on our hearts. You can do it. If you need some help, I'd recommend "A Perfect Word for Every Occasion." I plan to keep my copy nearby for reference in assisting me in glorifying God and touching others with my written words.
I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for this honest review. All opinions are my own.
