For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing
by Samara O'shea
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Author: Samara O'sheaEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-01
ISBN: 0061215309
Number of pages: 172
Publisher: Collins Living
Book Reviews of For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing
Book Review: The valuable reference for all letter writing occasions
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book about four months ago when I needed some guidance writing love letters. I'm a slow reader, and consider it on the 'fast' side if I can finish reading a Harry Potter book in about two weeks, but found this book so interesting that I finished reading it in about 5 days. I can see why everyone else on Amazon has recommended this book so highly. Samara O'Shea shares lots of valuable insights in this book, and I wish I came across her book much sooner. The way I see it, better late than never, and what I learned from her has enlightened me on how I can gracefully evolve into a better person. Since I purchased the book, I have applied her teachings to write many different letters, whether it be letters of love, thanks, apology, advocacy, or condolences - all in such a short time period, because she has inspired me to write more often. Her teachings have been valuable in my personal, social, and professional settings. I currently keep a copy next to my 'Business Writer's Handbook' at work, and it's been so valuable that I have purchased another copy to use at home. If you're looking for a book to spice up your life, or to communicate with elegance, you can't go wrong with this book - this applies to both genders, and you're reading a review from a guy.
If someone were to ask me which chapter moved me the most, I would have to say that it would be the sections on writing a letter of farewell, as well as a letter of apology. I say that because I came across the phrase, "I wish you well in all that you do" in an email to me, which I later came across in the book spelling it out that it was one of the ways to let someone know that it was over. Who knows, maybe she also happened to have a copy of this book and referred to it when she wrote her final note. Regardless... I sent a letter of apology back then, but I sent a much-improved version a month later which included valuable pointers that were presented in the book.
I thank Samara O'Shea from the bottom of my heart, for publishing this book and sharing some of her most intimate moments in her life. Her personal stories, as well as examples from historical celebrities (Carnegie, Poe, Joyce, et al) inspired me to continue the tradition of writing letters and gave me a true appreciation for classical literature. Look out for her new book in the Summer of '08, "Note to Self: On Keeping a Journal and Other Dangerous Pursuits."
Summary of For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing
Have you ever wanted to write a thank-you note and suffered writer's block? Considered penning a passionate letter to your beloved, but had no idea where to begin? Needed to send a sympathy message, but couldn't find the right words? Fear not. Professional letter writer Samara O'Shea is here to spark your creativity and answer all your letter-writing questions in this charming guide.
For the Love of Letters is an anecdotal primer on letter writing, with tips on how to write all types of notes: love letters, break-up letters, apology letters, thank-you letters, erotic letters (oh yes!), and more. It's filled with moving, funny, and embarrassing stories about letters Samara has written and received, including an apology from a guy who addressed her by the wrong name, a good-riddance e-mail to a capricious boyfriend, and multiple apology letters after getting fired from an internship at O: The Oprah Magazine. With a fresh, contemporary approach, Samara weighs in on appropriate methods for every situation-for example, when to handwrite, type, or e-mail (yes, e-mail) your letter. There is also a fascinating collection of engaging personal letters written by historical and literary icons such as Marie Antoinette, Beethoven, Edgar Allan Poe, Susan B. Anthony, and Emily Post.
For the Love of Letters will show anyone who has ever shuddered at the idea of sitting down and putting pen to paper-or fingertips to keyboard-how to craft persuasive, interesting, and memorable letters.
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