Writing to Learn

There's no question that Writing to Learn by William Zinsser is one of the best of the 32 books I've finished reading so far this year. Certainly it was one of the most surprising. I had assumed it would be as dull and soporific as a placid textbook, but it was not. With help from professionals in many disciplines, Zinnser provides examples of clear, engaging, often gripping writing. If you write nonfiction, if you teach, or heck, if you just plan to learn something, this book will inspire and rejuvenate.

If you just like to read, you'll still pick up great references to well-written, interesting books. Writing to Learn is eminently re-readable, but you'll probably loan your copy, so you should consider ordering the paperback.

reviewed June 5

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