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

Funny account of Bryson's return to the USA after nearly two decades of life in England with his English wife and their four children. I found his perspective on America fascinating. He sees his home country with fresh eyes. I expected the book to be negative but it wasn't so. He mixes his trademark humor with sharp observations about life in America.

A humorous account of America's "quirks" from someone who hasn't lived here in 20 years. The book is broken into short essays, or columns from the author's newspaper job.

I LOVE this book...it pokes fun of many things that are so American...and makes you laugh because they are all true!

Bill Bryson's books are wonderfully enjoyable reading. Not only do you learn a lot, but he is always funny. His humor is delightful. I've read 4 of his books now and have another on the way from paperbackswap. I highly recommend them.

Laugh out loud funny!

I loved this book! It is a laugh-out loud account of the "culture" of the US from a guy who left for Britain two decades ago and has recently returned. Many times comedic is bitingly mean spirited, which is tedious for me- but Bryson is able to communicate the humor in a funny but loving, appreciative manner. Kudos! His stories are written as if he is your best friend, sitting in your living room, throwing back a pint or two and having a couple of laughs about, well, America.