Eats, Shoots & Leaves

About “Eats, Shoots & Leaves”

Lynne Truss wrote a book that addresses common confusion about punctuation. She explores rules for using marks like the apostrophe, comma, and semicolon. The book points out that many people misunderstand these rules, leading to errors like "Its Summer!" or "Pansy's ready." Truss examines why punctuation matters and challenges modern misuse, such as incorrect use of apostrophes in signs. She also comments on the rise of emoticons and other informal writing styles. The book is a humorous and informative guide for anyone who wants to understand and apply punctuation correctly.