- ISBN13: 9780142001349
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hen it comes to understanding the great cultural ocean that divides Brits and Yanks, it’s not just our vocabulary but also our attitudes that differ. This irreverent guide surveys a whole gamut of British-American divergences, from sex to food, from pets to religion, from sports to money, and from war to-most divergent of all-humor. Entertaining and invaluable, Brit-Think, Ameri-Think has been updated to reflect changes in political, cultural, and social trends, and… More >>
Brit-Think, Ameri-Think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide, Revised Edition
I cannot believe this book was actually published. This is THE MOST racist (if not entirely xenophobic) book I have EVER had the misfortune to read. I am so thankful that I myself didn’t buy this book (it was bought as a present, and has since been swiftly returned to the store, good riddance) and therefore give money to this revolting, despicable American woman who obviously has serious issues with her British husband – of whom has probably divorced her since she wrote the book. Or maybe whom divorced her prior to her writing, hence why it is so morbidly bitter about the British.
The book compares Americans in the 21st century with a view of the British in the 1950’s. An entirely unfare account of the UK and all whom live in it.
Brash, defamatory lies are spewn across the pages depicting Brits to be living in a repressed, behind-the-times, ugly nation of second-bests and losers. However, Americans are shown to be the most amazing creations in existence (how surprising that an American should have the utter audacity to believe such propaganda) with every page explaining their “magnificence” and how they are FAR superior to the British.
When there ARE the very occasional compliments to the British way of life, these are then very quickly slapped around the face with a scandalous, condescending dig, and then noted how America is an APPARENTLY far more exceptional country…
I cannot believe I actually wasted a few hours of my life reading this book. Please, for the sake of your time, money and humanity, do not buy or bother to read this book.
I really think this print should be discontinued and a full apology written by the author to all readers on how misguided she was on both the supposedly backwards Brits and godsent Americans who can do no wrong….
I would give this book 0 stars out of 5 if I could.
Rating: 1 / 5
Not very funny the first time. Not very accurate. Really out of date, cliched throughout. I tend to think that “humour” like this at the expense of others show that the author may be struggling for genuine content.
My advice – leave this one on the shelf!
Rating: 1 / 5
This book Pokes fun but tells the truth about our two cultures. It is a very entertaining eye-opener as it compares the American and the British point of view concerning all the basics of living. A quick read with quite a few chuckles.
Rating: 5 / 5
Ms Walmsley clearly grinds her axe on both sides, but there’s a lot of food for thought here, both as comparisons between the two English-speaking populations and as “if the shoe fits” mirrors
Rating: 4 / 5
This book is funny — it will provide laughs for the American expat or traveler who has spent a fair amount of time in Britain, who has seen the socks & sensible sandals combo, suffered through the self-deprecating humor, sipped a few too many sodas sans ice, watched sandwiches eaten with knife & fork, had “puddings” for dessert. Beyond the laugh factor, I’m not sure how useful it is. A casual traveler might be helped by the Brit-American dictionary in the front of the book (”chips = French fries, crisps = potato chips, biscuit = cookie, scone = biscuit,” etc., but beyond that, I wouldn’t rely on this as a “survival guide.”
Rating: 3 / 5