How to Be a Canadian
Being Canadian can be a chore, says Will Ferguson, but it can be a lot of fun, too. For this follow-up to his runaway bestseller Why I Hate Canadians, Ferguson, a Canuck himself, recruited his brother Ian to create this ultimate guide to the country's cultural quirks, from diet and sex to sports...
show more
Being Canadian can be a chore, says Will Ferguson, but it can be a lot of fun, too. For this follow-up to his runaway bestseller Why I Hate Canadians, Ferguson, a Canuck himself, recruited his brother Ian to create this ultimate guide to the country's cultural quirks, from diet and sex to sports and politics. The result is a nonstop comic ride through such topics as "Canadian Cuisine—and How to Avoid It," "Regional Harmony (Who to Hate and Why)," and "How to Make Love Like a Canadian."
show less
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781553653110 (1553653114)
ASIN: 1553653114
Publish date: January 31st 2008
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
Pages no: 368
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
Travel,
Humor,
Writing,
Essays,
Funny,
Comedy,
Cultural,
Adult,
Culture,
Canada
Funny, but trying too hard towards the end. However, there are some great passages - like this one on Canadian fiction writing: "Handy tip! Write about a family gathering, a funeral or some sort of homecoming. That's the easiest way to bring characters together without having to construct a plot...
This book started off really well. After all, there's nothing a Canadian appreciates like self-deprecating humour. But by the end, I almost choked on the bitter tone. It felt like the authors, Will Ferguson and Ian Ferguson, adopted the same tone my mother uses when she's unhappy with something I've...
Log in with Facebook 
