- Paperback: 233 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD; 1st Fireside Ed edition (23 Jun 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0684831473
- ISBN-13: 978-0684831473
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.2 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 520,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Collects meditations on the fishing life, sharing thoughts and anecdotes on topics ranging from the perils of getting a fishing rod past airport securit to the joys of Labrador fishing.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found "Another lousy day in Paradise" to be an enjoyable read. The author's command of the English langauge is probably as good as his ability to cast a fly (although I must admit I don't know how good that is, but I assume it to be above average). I found the humour used to my liking and not hindered by the current trend of being politically correct at the expense of a good read. At the same time the book offends no-one but is quite suble at poking fun at the wealthy in general and the rat race in particular. The book is a collection of John's outdoor adventures, undertaken both alone and with a few friends. The book covers a broad range of topics from fly fishing to hunting and many things in between. It is the type of book that can be read more than once as the mood takes one. For any other fans of this style of writing may I recommend two books by the South African Author Tom Sutcliffe ; My way with a Trout, and Reflections on fly fishing. (I hope I have spelt the author's name correctly) I look forward to reading more books by John in the near future. Kind regards, Jeff Hume
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are a fan of John Gierach, and I am, this will come as no surprise to you. It is well written, witty and full of deep insights into the human condition and how it relates to flyfishing. As always John draws you into his world and time stands still. this book ranks alongside Trout Bum, although I prefer the first book of his I read (Sex, Death & Flyfishing), but I suspect that this will always be the case with a favourite author!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Being part of a great fishing adventure without leaving home
28 Sep 1997
Format:Hardcover
I found "Another lousy day in Paradise" to be an enjoyable read. The author's command of the English langauge is probably as good as his ability to cast a fly (although I must admit I don't know how good that is, but I assume it to be above average). I found the humour used to my liking and not hindered by the current trend of being politically correct at the expense of a good read. At the same time the book offends no-one but is quite suble at poking fun at the wealthy in general and the rat race in particular. The book is a collection of John's outdoor adventures, undertaken both alone and with a few friends. The book covers a broad range of topics from fly fishing to hunting and many things in between. It is the type of book that can be read more than once as the mood takes one. For any other fans of this style of writing may I recommend two books by the South African Author Tom Sutcliffe ; My way with a Trout, and Reflections on fly fishing. (I hope I have spelt the author's name correctly) I look forward to reading more books by John in the near future. Kind regards, Jeff Hume
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Good Day's Reading
3 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
Another Day in Paradise was the first of John Gierach's books that I read. After putting it down, I could hardly wait to order another. Having waded through quite a few flyfishing books in which authors try to create highly sophisticated reasons for the sport of flyfishing, it is good to read a book by a man who believes that many people simply fish because it is fun! Gierach writes with the fireside wit of outdoor writer Gene Hill combined with the irreverance of Mark Twain. I have read all of his books of humor, yet I keep a copy of Another Day in Paradise in my car to suffice during those many periods of waiting that occur.
This is a good, thoughtful book
2 April 2011
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I have read several of Gierach's books and have enjoyed each of them. However, I think this one is better than the others that I have read. Maybe I've just gotten older, but this book seems more insightful and more humorous than the others I have read. If you are a fly fisherman, you will truly enjoy this book.
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