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"I'm a Stranger Here Myself" by Bill Bryson

Discussion in 'Books' started by interval_illusion, Apr 3, 2005.

  1. interval_illusion

    interval_illusion Deceased

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    Has anyone read this book? What did you think of it?

    I just finished it and I absoutly loved it. I loved his sense of humor... kinda dry and sarcastic but not too much. So much of what he talked about was true too.
     
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    Oooooh, is this a new book? I haven't read it yet. I also love Bill Bryson's work, he's not quite American, not quite British, he's somewhere inbetween, and has the combined humor of both lands.

    I've read/own A Short HIstory of Neary Everything, Notes from a Big Country and Notes from a Small Island. I'm slowly collecting the other books as I go along.
     
    Welsh Werecat, Apr 4, 2005
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    all_rhodesian_reject Sonskyn Elvis

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    i love his books! i've read them all....except this one seemingly, is it new?
     
    all_rhodesian_reject, Apr 4, 2005
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    I like Bill Bryson too, will have to check that out :)
     
    Sage-Phoenix, Apr 4, 2005
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  9. interval_illusion

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    i dont know if it's new or not to be honest...actually i think it's old cause he talks about clinton a lot.

    it was the first i read of him but im gonna be sure to read more. it was great.
     
    interval_illusion, Apr 4, 2005
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    I recommend 'Notes from a Big Country', or 'Notes from a Small Island', depending on if you want to read about him taking apart the societies of the U.S.A or Britian, bit by utterly amusing bit. I love this guy. He always cheers me up.
     
    Welsh Werecat, Apr 4, 2005
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    there was one about australia that i was gonna get next but i forget what it's called. in any case... next time i go to borders, imma pick up one or three :D
     
    interval_illusion, Apr 4, 2005
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  15. all_rhodesian_reject

    all_rhodesian_reject Sonskyn Elvis

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    bill bryson down under....its his latest i think
     
    all_rhodesian_reject, Apr 5, 2005
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