Made in America
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Made in America
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Narrated by:
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William Roberts
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By:
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Bill Bryson
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"A treat....Filled with surprises....A literate exploration of why we use, or mangle, our native tongue." ( USA Today)
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- Craig Wallace
- 23-01-2025
Well told, written and narrated.
Another fantastic book by Bill Bryson. So much information is packed into this book. There must be a whole army of researchers. Well done.
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- Alex
- 07-01-2024
fascinating etymological journey through U.S. history
Pressed play largely due to it being Bill Bryson + it was free, without first really bothering to investigate the subject matter. I'm glad I did. Another thoroughly enjoyable Bryson title; a well-paced blend of knowledge and humour. A curiously engaging deep dive into speech, the origin of phrases we've commonly used for years and the unique contributions the American lexicon has made.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-04-2023
great
a go go go good bo Bo Bo book, why do I have to write 15 words for a review?
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- Dona
- 18-10-2023
Keep coming back
Bill Bryson is one of my go to authors. I’ve listened to Made in America three times and read the book once. Never disappointed.
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- M Cropp
- 02-09-2022
Loved it
Loved it had a bit of everything in it and a fair few good laughs
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- Anonymous User
- 15-01-2023
Thoroughly enjoyable
Interesting as always, especially so if interested in linguistics and etymology. While not perfect, the book is well researched, written & narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-10-2020
Fascinating story
A great combination of American history and the story of American English. I really enjoyed it.
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- Aileen
- 03-07-2015
Very entertaining account of American vocabulary
I love this book and I've read it several times. It is rich and varied and funny. the tales are told in a funny and gripping way. No wonder Bill Bryson writes on languages; he obviously loves words and writes with a light airy tone that belies the masses of research that clearly sit behind the adept construction of this book.
The last Bryson on audible I purchased had the author narrating. I don't really like his voice at all so I was pleased to see a different narrator for this one. Unfortunately, this narrator is very irritating. The book is so 'over-read' that it feels like I'm listening to a children's book. As an adult listener, im capable of picking up jokes without the narrator virtually waggling his eyebrows and nudging me in the ribs. Dial it down, dude. I'm able to interpret without your heavy handed delivery. This does detract from experience a great deal.
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- Deirdre E Siegel
- 27-03-2022
‘who knew ?’ well…, now i do :-)
Truly in-depth look at language of the States United in America.
Bill Bryson has again provided an interesting informative instrument of ear candy for the eclectic bookworm, while William Roberts has made it aurally enjoyable, thank you gentlemen:-)
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- Simpson from Oz
- 16-02-2023
A very entertaining pastiche of American History
Using the English language as the narrative thread but connecting it with interesting anecdotes and humorous stories recounting the development of the nation, it’s language and its culture Brydon gives us a wonderful yarn. I loved it.
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