Book excerpt: The summary of The Mother Tongue – English And How It Got That Way presented here include a short review of the book at the start followed by quick overview of main points and a list of important take-aways at the end of the summary. The Summary of The Mother Tongue, which was published in 1990, offers a fresh and individual perspective on the development of the English language. You will gain an understanding of how the English language has survived and thrived over the course of centuries despite being subjected to censorship, uprisings, and invasions thanks to its adaptability and flexibility. The Mother Tongue summary includes the key points and important takeaways from the book The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson. Disclaimer: 1. This summary is meant to preview and not to substitute the original book. 2. We recommend, for in-depth study purchase the excellent original book. 3. In this summary key points are rewritten and recreated and no part/text is directly taken or copied from original book. 4. If original author/publisher wants us to remove this summary, please contact us at [email protected].