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Read This F*ing Book!

The History, Psychology and Evolution Through the Media of Everything Profane, Explicit, and Blasphemous

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Read This F*ing Book!

By: Toby Verde
Narrated by: Elizabeth Castrogiovanni
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A history and examination of cursing, swearing, whatever you want to effing call it! Is it useful? Is it effective?

©2023 Tobias Verdes (P)2024 Toby Unterfranz Words, Language & Grammar Funny Witty
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What surprised me most was the psychological depth—how swearing helps express strong emotions, relieve pain, or signal group identity. This book gave me a newfound appreciation for something I’d always thought of as just naughty words.

A Masterclass in Language’s Darker Side

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Reading this felt like a guided tour through the back alleys of the English language. The author shows how swear words evolve, migrate, and gain or lose power over time. Absolutely fascinating.

A Journey Through Language’s Wild Side

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It’s fascinating to see how every time period has its own “shocking” vocabulary, which eventually becomes tame. This perspective makes you wonder what today’s taboos will sound like in a hundred years. Brilliantly written and thought-provoking.

A Swear Word for Every Era

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One of my favorite chapters was about the therapeutic value of swearing how it helps manage pain and release tension. The science behind it is fascinating, and it made me feel less guilty about my own salty vocabulary.

Swearing: The Ultimate Stress Relief

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The author treats profanity with the respect it rarely gets, showing how these words hold cultural, emotional, and historical weight. It’s both a defense of swearing and a deep dive into its role in human interaction.

An Ode to the Words We’re Told Not to Say

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