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Title: Dave Barry Slept Here: A Sort of History of the United States by Dave Barry ISBN: 0-345-41660-0 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 29 October, 1997 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.72 (39 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A unique education... so that's how it really happened!
Comment: Beavis and Butthead might "do" America, but Dave Barry definitely knows how to "do" American history... and you trust all three of them at about the same level! Never before could president's like Pierce or Polk (who?) or even incident's like the Civil War be exposed for their comedic value in such an honest and sincere and dedicated and (excuse me while I hurl my nachos) accurate way. Guaranteed to help any child receive an "A" in United States History (that is, if your child's school insanely chooses to use Dave's heinous assault on our proud heritage as a textbook... which, come to think of it, would probably be an improvement in our public school system), this book also guarantees the reader of any age a intensely pleasurable read. And as President Lincoln said on that famous October 8th night at the theatre (you'll understand if you read the book), "I'm not afraid... John Wilkes Booth couldn't hit the broadside of a-"
Rating: 4
Summary: Soooooo funny!
Comment: In true Dave Barry fashion, this book galumphs through all the bigees of American history that you vaguely remember from your high school days. The more you remember the real thing, the funnier the whole fiasco is! The book contains WONDERFUL satriization of most of the asinine qualities that high school text books invariably possess. This book should be required reading for every American history prof! And it's a great summer read, because the pace of the book is quick and it makes you laugh. You can read it on the beach, before bed, and in the bathroom. Want to put it down and easily pick up where you left off? No problem.
Rating: 5
Summary: Hilarious American Twistory
Comment: This book served as my introduction to Dave Barry, and he must have written few better to begin with. Who doesn't love a good mockery of history textbooks? First Barry hits you with his turns of phrase: "Still, the English were undaunted. 'Who the hell needs daunts?' was the English motto in those days." Then he nails you with metaphorical mixups: "So Teddy Roosevelt came barging back and formed a new party, which was called the Bull Moose party so as to evoke the inspirational image of an enormous animal eating ferns and pooping all over the landscape." As if we weren't already laughing enough, he gives us deadly discussion questions:
1. In the song "She'll be Comin' Round the Mountain When She Comes," why do they announce so cheerfully that they intend to "kill the old red rooster when she comes"? Is it some kind of ritual thing?
2. Is "Big Apple" a stupid nickname, or what?
3. Do you think "Checkers" is a good name for a dog? What about "Booger"? Explain.
I found that reading Dave Barry rewarded me with many long laughs, and rewarded me hard and fast. I must note that he sometimes used certain humorous techniques too often in this book, leading to annoyance and frustration. But this was really quite rare, and I generally experienced pure, unmitigated merriment. If you are a fan of both American History and humor, I'm sure you will find similar pleasure in this chuckle of a book.
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Title: Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345431138 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Dave Barry's Greatest Hits by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345419995 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 28 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345440633 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 05 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up by Dave Barry ISBN: 0449909735 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 11 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $12.50 |
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Title: Homes and Other Black Holes by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345394402 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1995 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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