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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW Euphemania by Ralph Keyes

November 30, 2010 By Mary

Description

How did die become kick the bucket, underwear become unmentionables, and having an affair become hiking the Appalachian trail? Originally used to avoid blasphemy, honor taboos, and make nice, euphemisms have become embedded in the fabric of our language. EUPHEMANIA traces the origins of euphemisms from a tool of the church to a form of gentility to today’s instrument of commercial, political, and postmodern doublespeak.

As much social commentary as a book for word lovers, EUPHEMANIA is a lively and thought-provoking look at the power of words and our power over them.

About the Author

Ralph Keyes is the author of 15 books, including The Courage to Write and I Love It When You Talk Retro. He has written for Esquire, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Newsweek, and Harper’s. Keyes lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where he writes, lectures, and is a Trustee of the Antioch Writers’ Workshop.

 Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (December 14, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316056561
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316056564

MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

If you are a word freak like me, you are going to love this book.  Euphemania explains where we get common turns of phrase like “pushing up daisies” and other obscure references.  The book is very entertaining and gives insight to historical references. I really enjoyed reading this one and it would make the perfect gift for that closet wordy in your life. 

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Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing addresses (no PO Boxes)

Contest ends on 12.15.10 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 12.16.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by Hachette Book Group and up to 3 books will be available.
Only one winner per household address!

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Comments

  1. Marjorie says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    This book sounds like a fun read and I would like to win it.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

  2. Marjorie says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    I follow by google reader.

    cenya2 at hotmail dot com

  3. Bethie says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    This sounds interesting.

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  4. kalea_kane says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:18 am

    This book looks great! I entered your form, but I didn’t see where I could add what I learned at Ralph’s website. So I’ll add it here. I learned that Ralph has a toaster museum. And no joke the thing is huge! I liked looking at the pics because I love retro stuff. Entered as Kelly Blackwell with email ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com

    This book is a must for my wish list.

  5. kalea_kane says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:18 am

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  6. Bethie says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Daily Entry 12/1

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  7. holdenj says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:07 am

    We love this type of word book around here, just the thing to pull out after a holiday meal!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  8. Bethie says

    December 3, 2010 at 1:55 am

    Daily entry 12/2

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  9. holdenj says

    December 3, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Daily entry 12/3. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  10. Bethie says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Daily Entry 12/3

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  11. holdenj says

    December 4, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    Daily entry 12/4. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  12. holdenj says

    December 5, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    Daily entry 12/5. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  13. tanya904 says

    December 7, 2010 at 12:12 am

    This looks like a fun book Thanks for the chance to win
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  14. holdenj says

    December 7, 2010 at 12:56 am

    Daily entry 12/6. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  15. Bethie says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:11 am

    Daily Entry 12/6

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  16. Bethie says

    December 7, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    Daily Entry 12/7

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  17. holdenj says

    December 8, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Daily entry 12/7. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  18. holdenj says

    December 8, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Daily entry 12/8. Thanks!
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  19. holdenj says

    December 9, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    Daily entry 12/9. Thanks!
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  20. Bethie says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Daily Entry 12/9

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  21. holdenj says

    December 10, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Daily entry 12/10. Thanks!
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  22. Bethie says

    December 11, 2010 at 3:32 am

    Daily Entry 12/10

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  23. Bethie says

    December 11, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    Daily Entry 12/11

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  24. holdenj says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Daily entry from snowy MN 12/11. Thanks!
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  25. Patty says

    December 13, 2010 at 12:38 am

    According to his website, Ralph Keyes has 40+ years worth of information in his 7-room basement.

    patricia [dot] mariani [dot] esq [at] gmail [dot] com

    [Follow via GFC as Patricia]

  26. Anonymous says

    December 13, 2010 at 12:40 am

    I loved that ancient blender on his website!

    Rosita

    rositatony (at) yahoo (dot) com

  27. holdenj says

    December 13, 2010 at 12:47 am

    Daily entry 12/12. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  28. Bethie says

    December 13, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Daily Entry 12/12

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  29. Teddy Rose says

    December 13, 2010 at 6:41 am

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    Here are extra entries not on the form:

    1. I think it’s interesting that Ralph Keyes also wrote a book called ‘Is There Life After High School?’ and it was made into a Broadway play.

    2.I Liked Euphemania on Facebook

    teddyr66 at yahoo dot com

  30. Swedish says

    December 13, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    I love linguistics and the English language, so I would love to read this wonderful sounding book… Daily entry for December 13/10. Thank you!

    Aliya D.
    aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca

  31. holdenj says

    December 14, 2010 at 12:35 am

    Daily entry 12/13. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  32. Bethie says

    December 14, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Daily Entry 12/13

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  33. Patty says

    December 14, 2010 at 3:53 am

    Fingers crossed

    daily entry 12/13

    patricia [dot] mariani [dot] esq [at] gmail [dot] com

  34. Anonymous says

    December 14, 2010 at 3:54 am

    Would love to win this one.

    Rosita

    rositatony (at) yahoo (dot) com

  35. holdenj says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:01 am

    Daily entry 12/14. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  36. Bethie says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Daily Entry 12/15

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  37. holdenj says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    Daily entry 12/15. Thanks!
    JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com

  38. Mary (BookHounds) says

    December 17, 2010 at 1:57 am

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    An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). The winner(s) has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

    Thanks to all who entered.

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