{"product_id":"if-only-they-didnt-speak-english","title":"If Only They Didn't Speak English","description":"Discover the intriguing landscape of American culture and politics in 'If Only They Didn't Speak English'. This compelling book by Jon Sopel, the BBC's North America Editor, takes you on an insightful journey through the complexities of modern America. With 400 captivating pages, this 2018 paperback leaves no stone unturned. Sopel offers a unique perspective, having flown aboard Air Force One and interviewed prominent figures, including President Obama and Donald Trump. In this updated edition, he explores the impact of political extremism, racial division, and societal unrest on the American identity. If you want to understand America today—its music, film, literature, and the cultural undercurrents that shape its people—this book is a must-read. Perfect for anyone interested in current affairs and the intricate tapestry of US history, 'If Only They Didn't Speak English' is not just about politics; it's about the ethos of a nation. Grab your copy now and delve into the mind of 'the sanest man in America', Bill Bryson's words ring true as you navigate the vast and often alien territory of American life through Sopel's engaging narrative. Enjoy FREE shipping on this captivating paperback, but note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Expect delivery within 10 days. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your understanding of a country in turmoil and transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781785942273\u003cbr\u003eFormat: B-format paperback\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2018\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e'You see, if only they didn't speak English in America, then we'd treat it as a foreign country - and probably understand it a lot better''the sanest man in America' - Bill Bryson'Jon Sopel nails it' - Emily Maitlis**With a brand new chapter, charting Trump's first year in power**As the BBC's North America Editor, Jon Sopel has had a pretty busy time of it lately. In the time it's taken for a reality star to go from laughing stock to leader of the free world, Jon has travelled the length and breadth of the United States, experiencing it from a perspective that most of us could only dream of- he has flown aboard Air Force One, interviewed President Obama and has even been described as 'a beauty' by none other than Donald Trump.Through music, film, literature, TV and even through the food we eat and the clothes that we wear we all have a highly developed sense of what America is and through our shared, tangled history we claim a special relationship. But America today feels about as alien a country as you could imagine. It is fearful, angry and impatient for change.In this fascinating, insightful portrait of American life and politics, Jon Sopel sets out to answer our questions about a country that once stood for the grandest of dreams, but which is now mired in a storm of political extremism, racial division and increasingly perverse beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.  Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43635836256345,"sku":"PR536685","price":41.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/9781785942273_SHZ9A96IHQVC.jpg?v=1784137017","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/if-only-they-didnt-speak-english","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}