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The story captures the experiences of children during World War II, emphasizing their active engagement and emotional responses to the war. Lily, Megan, and Harold channel their frustrations into supporting the troops, scavenging for materials, and adapting to wartime shortages. They are acutely aware of the war's impact on their lives through media and personal connections. This narrative reflects on how children bear the scars of conflict more profoundly than adults, contrasting their awareness with the modern detachment from ongoing wars, highlighting a generational shift in perception.

Challenging conventional grammar rules, Val Dumond advocates for a more flexible approach to language in the U.S., emphasizing its evolving nature shaped by diverse immigrant influences. She critiques the notion of "Proper English" and the rigid "rules" imposed by traditional authorities, encouraging writers to embrace their linguistic heritage. Dumond provides practical guidelines that focus on functionality over memorization, empowering readers to create their own style manuals. By discarding outdated assumptions, she inspires confidence in personal expression through language.

This is the definitive handbook for students, journalists, business executives, court and government workers, and teachers who want to eliminate sexism from their English but aren't always sure how to do it correctly. The Elements of Nonsexist Usage is not a polemic, but sound advice on gender-inclusive or gender-neutral language.