Book · 2025 · Language Arts & Disciplines
Pronoun Trouble
The Story of Us in Seven Little Words
Why people recommend it
Pronoun Trouble by John McWhorter is a thought-provoking exploration of language, grammar, and social change focusing on pronouns and their evolving usage in contemporary society. On the podcast Honestly with Bari Weiss, during an episode titled Debating Pronouns with John McWhorter released on April 3, 2025, host Bari Weiss promoted the author's new book at the conclusion of their interview. Weiss enthusiastically encouraged her audience to pick up a copy of the work, describing it warmly as a happy book that delves into the story of humanity through seven small words. She made sure to inform listeners that the publication was widely available wherever books are sold, ensuring that anyone interested in the linguistic and cultural debates surrounding modern pronouns could easily secure a copy. This closing endorsement provided a direct channel for listeners of the debate to further explore John McWhorter's perspectives on language evolution, social norms, and communicative habits in a rapidly changing world, cementing the interview's themes with an accessible reading recommendation.
Who recommended it
- Bari Weiss Recommended
Bari Weiss — 1 mention
“but for now your happy book is called pronoun trouble The Story of Us in seven little words you can get it anywhere you get books”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and so for example in pronoun trouble I don't go there because I think it's just too early and I didn't want to write about something that creates so much anger so much confusion”