Ever said sorry to an inanimate object? Formed a queue… on your own? Or spent the whole night standing naked in a stranger’s cupboard because you’re too polite to ask for help? (Don’t ask.) Being British isn’t easy. Especially if you live abroad, where your countrymen aren’t exactly famous for, well, blending in. As his beloved homeland goes Brexit bananas, bestselling humourist Paul Hawkins takes on Britishness - how it looks from the outside, how to be British abroad and what you only learn about home once you leave it. In this self-deprecating (and only mildly treacherous) handbook, he reveals the awkward secrets, cultural blind-spots and private oddness of the people he once shared an island with. (Revenge is a dish best served politely, after all…) Part satire, part memoir and part cheat-sheet for decoding a nation of well-meaning misfits, The Bloody British is full of hilarious insights about Britishness gleaned (often begrudgingly) from the author’s own time as another country’s foreigner. Featuring invaluable advice for all Brits and visitors to the UK alike, including: · The Brit Abroad Language-Speaking Plan · How to be Rude, Politely (the secret code of passive-aggression) · How to be Mean, Nicely (the unwritten rules of successful banter) · … plus an illustrated 'Integration Guide for British Refugees in Europe' (just in case) [Paperback only - sorry!] For all fans of Very British Problems, Douglas Adams and Bill Bryson, it’s the perfect gift for the socially awkward oddball in your life (especially if that socially awkward oddball is you.) Praise (and hostility) for The Bloody British: ★★★★★ "Bloody funny." Josef Mengele ★★★★★ "Frighteningly accurate." Nicholas Grainger ★★★★★ "Brilliant. Filled with hilariously witty observations." Tom Hardy ★★★★★ "A fabulous antidote for post-Brexit blues." Nicole ★★★★★ "Excellent and painfully close to the truth. I suspect the negative reviews are from inveterate Brexiteers, or members of the knotted hankie brigade." Maxzie ★☆☆☆☆ "As britain is an island consisiting of 3 different and not a nation itself, this book is highly inaccurate." Dennis ★☆☆☆☆ "Stay in Germany mate. you are not wanted here in Bloody Britain." Milton Keynes reader ★☆☆☆☆ "Is this man a Guardian reader? It's nothing but a rant from a spoilt brat." Ian ★★★★★ "Hilarious. A timely comic relief from the drudgery of Brexit." Alex ★★★★★ "Bloody great. This book takes everything and nothing seriously." Ms. E. Barker ★★★★★ "Essential reading for newly landed Brits-to-be." Mitch ★★★★★ "A must read. I loved everything about this funny, quirky, lovely book." Mirja Brachtel ★★★★★ "Very perceptive and encapsulates what it is to be 'British'" Mo ★★☆☆☆ "Resentment at not “ living in a castle “ and not having a Public School education." Publicly educated reader ★★☆☆☆ "Not accurate unless southern pansies compose the entirety of British culture." Northern reader ★☆☆☆☆ "I am getting quite sick of all these 'British' titles which really should read 'English.' Britain is a geographical term it is not a nation. By all means, call the book 'The Bloody English' but don't lazily incorporate one of the most ancient nations in Europe in what is a satirical work about the English." Scottish reader ★★★★★ "Brilliant. If you are fed up of taking life too seriously then this is a book for you." Kindle customer
The Bloody British: A Well-Meaning Guide to an Awkward Nation
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Author: Hawkins, Paul
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781706709916
Details:
Author: Hawkins, Paul
Brand: Independently Published
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 279
Release Date: 14-11-2019
Part Number: 9781706709916
Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.0 x 0.8 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781706709916
