THE ELEMENTS OF EXPRESSION Putting Thoughts Into Words

Richard Waterhouse’s interpretive skills and playful approach make this thoughtful book on writing shine in the audio format. With youthful and reasoned enthusiasm, he reads long sentences, lists, and quotations with razor clarity and sounds authentically engaged with the author’s ideas and sensibilities. He’s especially effective when reading the examples offered on oral presentations, which allow listeners to hear how phrasing, tone, and emphasis can vary. For experienced writers and newbies alike, this is an invaluable book on how one’s choice of words can influence the formality, style, and effectiveness of our writing. The author’s warmth and experience are especially evident in his reminder that expression must be connected not just to our intended audience but to who we are and what we want to do with our lives. T.W. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]