Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies by Marilyn Mcentyre

Marilyn Mcentyre . Unknown Year . English

With the pervasiveness of vitriol and dishonesty today, language needs to be revived and restored. In Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies, Marilyn McEntyre exposes the commercial and political forces that affect public discourse in American culture and counters with twelve constructive “strategies of stewardship”—such as challenging lies (including widely tolerated forms of deception and spin), fostering the art of conversation, and encouraging playfulness and prayerfulness in writing and speaking. The second edition of this timely and timeless book includes updated cultural references and questions for reflection and discussion at the end, allowing a new generation of readers to apply McEntyre’s wisdom in a world that struggles with truth and graceful language more than ever before.

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About the Author

My teaching and writing have ranged widely. Along with American literature, I have taught Medical Humanities, Literature and the Natural World, Portraiture and Character in Literature and Art, Approaches to Autobiography, and a variety of other writing courses. Having left full-time teaching to spend more waking hours writing, I also speak for university, church, and community groups, lead retreats, offer short courses and writing workshops and personal editing services. In addition to the books listed on this site, my writing has appeared in a wide variety of academic and trade publications. You can find links to some of my essays and articles on my website. My deepest interests lie in connections between spirituality, language, and healing the earth and each other. Website: http://marilynmcentyre.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marilyn-C-McEntyre-61282717027/ Twitter: @marilynmcentyre

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