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The Bear in the Attic - by Patrick F McManus (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date Starting with his trademark outdoorsman's wit, Patrick F. McManus's newest collection ponders the strange allure of the RV, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart those who wish to hunt them, and the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish one doesn't actually catch.
- About the Author: Patrick F. McManus (1933-2018) is the author of novels, plays, and more than a dozen collections of his humor columns from Outdoor Life and other magazines.
- 240 Pages
- Humor, Form
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About the Book
In his newest collection of hilarious essays, the beloved humorist brilliantly captures the funny and strange in everyday existence. Here, he ponders everything from the strange allure of the RV to what happens when a bear decides to hibernate in the attic.Book Synopsis
The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date
Starting with his trademark outdoorsman's wit, Patrick F. McManus's newest collection ponders the strange allure of the RV, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart those who wish to hunt them, and the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish one doesn't actually catch. Combining the curmudgeonly voice of Dave Barry and the innocent tone of Garrison Keillor, McManus brilliantly captures the everyday absurdities that comprise our existence. Alongside his humor, McManus's inimitable vision consistently evokes a childlike wonder at the natural world. Even if we are running low on food, the compass is broken, and we are fairly certain we have just spotted a family of Sasquatches frolicking in the treetops, The Bear in the Attic makes the outdoors seem wildly irresistible.Review Quotes
"Patrick McManus is a treasure." --The Atlantic Monthly
"Everybody should read Patrick McManus." --The New York Times Books Review. "A style that brings to mind Mark Twain, Art Buchwald, and Garrison Keillor." --People"About the Author
Patrick F. McManus (1933-2018) is the author of novels, plays, and more than a dozen collections of his humor columns from Outdoor Life and other magazines. There are nearly two million copies of his book in print, including his bestselling The Shoot Canoes, Don't They?; The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw; and A Fine and Pleasant Misery.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .49 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Humor
Sub-Genre: Form
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Theme: Essays
Format: Paperback
Author: Patrick F McManus
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2003
TCIN: 82940688
UPC: 9780805072952
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-5340
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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