I received a copy from NetGalley; this is my honest review
-Great examples of multiple words that many people misuse, interchange, or just forget that they exist as an option.
-A bucket of examples, some funnier than others, some right to the point, and others so plain you cannot mistaken what is explained.
-The best ones I found were "celibate, chaste", worth reading as most people don't realize in full what they mean and the illustration is surprising and gives a whole new meaning to those words.
-I found the difference between "every day, everyday" to be important.
-It's good to know that for "less, fewer" one goes with singular, the other with plural.
-I've been interested in the generation names for several years now and found a chapter just for it! Quite interesting how and why they were name as such.
-I actually didn't know there was such a difference between "gift, present". Wow.
-There are also good reminders such as with "lose, loose".
-Would recommend, even though it took me so long to read it was well worth it.

A must-read for every writer and student of English! The author clarifies 500+ words that can easily confuse the user, leaving the reader with a precise understanding no mere dictionary can produce. A literary jewel! 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. Pub Date 23 Oct 2018. #HowToTellFateFromDestiny #NetGalley

I got a free copy of the book from NetGalley, but liked it so much I had to buy a paper copy for myself. As an English learner, I struggle sometimes with words that sound similar but might mean different things, or with words that both mean similar things but used in different places or ways. The book has those words grouped together, and it explains the difference in meaning and usage. The articles are short and easy to read, and they do get the job done very well. It is fun to read. I just pick it up whenever I have a few minutes and read a page or two. It is fun, and it helps.

Charles Harrington Elster has given us a gem of a reference tool that is also a delight to read just for fun. The book looks at those words that either sound oh so similar or where the meaning is almost indistinguishable from other words. With skillful advice and wit the author guides you to the correct usage. I am sure this will be a valued addition to any writer reference shelf. I highly recommend this book.

I am a former university researcher turned homeschooling mom with two master’s degrees. But sometimes it is hard to put into words the nuanced differences between words. Enter, How to Tell Fate from Destiny. Not sure of the difference between genial and congenial? Author Charles Harrington Elster provides the answer. Are both ‘afterward’ and ‘afterwards’ correct? It turns out they are. The former is preferred in American English and the latter is preferred in British English. This is a handy guide for students, writers and professionals.