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A review by clairetrellahill
Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing by Melissa Mohr
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An interesting read! I skipped the Roman chapter as I was reading for research and skimmed once we got past the Victorians but it was interesting—especially to see lots of religious periods presented from a secular POV. I don’t think I agree with all of it, but it was interesting. I also enjoyed the historical periods the book moved through.
But of course, if you’re not okay with a great deal of swear works and very frank discussions of everything that goes along with swearing in all its myriad forms (excrement, bodily functions, holiness as oath, etc) you are in for an uncomfortable time.
But of course, if you’re not okay with a great deal of swear works and very frank discussions of everything that goes along with swearing in all its myriad forms (excrement, bodily functions, holiness as oath, etc) you are in for an uncomfortable time.