What's In A Word?

From words as (seemingly) simple as “bookmark,” to phrases as obscure as “wander from pillar to post,” What’s in a Word offers fascinating insight into colloquialisms we use on a daily basis – often without fully understanding them. Sometimes the meaning and background seem obvious, but in most instances, I was surprised at how off I really was. I personally learned quite a bit from this book that I received from Book Sneeze, Thomas Nelson Publishers.
While perhaps too basic for an etymologist, your everyday reader will find this book interesting, entertaining and quite clever. It provides interesting insight into cultures throughout history and clarifies the meaning behind the words we use. I found the meaning to quite a few words and phrases that I use on a regular basis, but that I never fully understood.
The book is separated into handy categories (Legal Speech, Sports and Recreation, Transportation and Travel, etc.), so it’s a handy book when you have a few minutes to kill. Even the topics I wouldn’t generally be interested in had such fascinating little stories and background that I read the book from cover to cover without skipping anything.
I fully enjoyed this book and would absolutely recommend it to others.