In the New York Times Book ReviewExpletives notwithstanding, they are saying that this is a book that could be a problem with its combination of good and evil that are mixed. We have to be able to decipher the usefulness of tools that are set before us. Words are good and words can be evil, also.
I expect that this is just the beginning of books that will challenge our convictions of uses of wicked words and exposure to these things. Children shouldn't be exposed to these things,
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Learn how to use good and encouraging words and it will go a long way to influence the world that you are inheriting. Are expletives as damaging as slander? Words are damaging. Words are healing. Use them rightly!
