I'm a Stranger Here Myself Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away

Interesting essays. Humorous observations about America abound when Bill Bryson, a native born American humorist returns after spending the last 20 years in England. This collection of newspaper columns focuses on the little thing, like diners, motels, TV, dieting, consumerism, hypocrisy, the legal system, politics, culture, preparing tax returns, how to assemble a computer. The columns were...more

Interesting essays. Humorous observations about America abound when Bill Bryson, a native born American humorist returns after spending the last 20 years in England. This collection of newspaper columns focuses on the little thing, like diners, motels, TV, dieting, consumerism, hypocrisy, the legal system, politics, culture, preparing tax returns, how to assemble a computer. The columns were interesting if for no other reason than because they were written for a British audience. I appreciate his writing in general. I love the smiley face binoculars on the cover.   hide

This is hilarious. Highly recommended.

As usual Bill made me cackle many times. I feel like I am not his target demographic - meaning I feel like it is aimed square at my mom but, it makes me laugh nonetheless.

Interesting to see the comments on America from someone who has lived outside. I identified well.