Like most mainstream grammar books, Perfect English Grammar contains explanations and advice beyond grammar, also covering usage, spelling, style, and writing. It’s written for a wide variety of writers and speakers to help improve their communication.

Unlike some grammar handbooks, this one is empowering. It isn’t a list of don’ts. It doesn’t oversimplify rules to the point of being wrong. And it doesn’t pretend that the advice between its covers is the only way to write and speak.

Says Barrett in the introductory materials, “My goal is to help you make the best choice for your situation without having to fear somebody will hunt you down and make fun of you because you did it your way instead of their way.”

Is it a worthwhile book for copyeditors, especially more experienced editors?

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