Notes From A Big Country

Discover the hilarious journey of Bill Bryson in 'Notes From A Big Country', where he explores the quirks and wonders of America after years in England. This B-format paperback captures Bryson’s signature wit as he navigates through the idiosyncrasies of American life. From the charming nostalgia of a New England autumn to the bizarre experience of breakfast pizza, Bryson’s narrative is peppered with engaging anecdotes that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt like a stranger in their own homeland. With 384 pages of laughter and reflection, this travel memoir is perfect for fans of humor and insightful travel literature. Published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2016, this brand-new edition is a must-have for your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in Bryson's exuberant storytelling and discover the joys and absurdities of returning to familiar yet foreign ground. Enjoy FREE shipping on this delightful read, making it an ideal gift for book lovers and travel enthusiasts alike. Grab your copy and get ready for a fun ride through the heart of America with one of the world’s best-loved travel writers.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784161842
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384


Description:
Bill Bryson has the rare knack of being out of his depth wherever he goes - even (perhaps especially) in the land of his birth. This became all too apparent when, after nearly two decades in England, the world's best-loved travel writer upped sticks with Mrs Bryson, little Jimmy et al. and returned to live in the country he had left as a youth.

Of course there were things Bryson missed about Blighty but any sense of loss was countered by the joy of rediscovering some of the forgotten treasures of his childhood- the glories of a New England autumn; the pleasingly comical sight of oneself in shorts; and motel rooms where you can generally count on being awakened in the night by a piercing shriek and the sound of a female voice pleading, 'Put the gun down, Vinnie, I'll do anything you say.'

Whether discussing the strange appeal of breakfast pizza or the jaw-slackening direness of American TV, Bill Bryson brings his inimitable brand of bemused wit to bear on that strangest of phenomena - the American way of life.

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