- Paperback: 223 pages
- Publisher: Folklore Publishing (1 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0973911638
- ISBN-13: 978-0973911633
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.9 x 1.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 364,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
An excellent guide on what it means to be Canadian and how to fake it if you're not.
2 Aug 2007
Format:Paperback
I recommend this book to any American who has flirted with the idea of quitting the US and moving up north or just wants to fake being Canadian. Dan de Figueiredo does a great job of guiding the reader through topics that would normally be sensitive, boring, or puzzling to the average American. This book is packed full of information on Canadian history, civics, values, institutions, and vocabulary, but don't make the mistake of thinking its going to be a lecture. Humor plays a huge role in making the book an enjoyable and informative.
A few points of interest for me were:
1.Why Canadians are so nice.
I was surprised when I learned the true reason behind Canadian politeness. I won't give it away here but it probably isn't what you think.
2.How to wear the Canadian flag and live to tell about it.
This part made me love Canada ten times more.
3.The word "Eh"
You'll learn how its used and when to say it.
4. Learning about people places and things I rarely/never heard of.
The book is full of explanations on everything from the provinces and territories to Tim Hortons and Canadian beer.
If you are moving to Canada, thinking about it, or are just wondering what makes Canadians tick get this book and read it!
One word of warning to uber patriotic Americans or people who otherwise aren't used to even the slightest criticism. While the book isn't an all out assault on the red white and blue it will not hesitate to make fun of and condescend a little but don't let that stop you. Its all in good fun and makes for a funny and informative read, and there is more than enough self deprecation to make it fair.
A few points of interest for me were:
1.Why Canadians are so nice.
I was surprised when I learned the true reason behind Canadian politeness. I won't give it away here but it probably isn't what you think.
2.How to wear the Canadian flag and live to tell about it.
This part made me love Canada ten times more.
3.The word "Eh"
You'll learn how its used and when to say it.
4. Learning about people places and things I rarely/never heard of.
The book is full of explanations on everything from the provinces and territories to Tim Hortons and Canadian beer.
If you are moving to Canada, thinking about it, or are just wondering what makes Canadians tick get this book and read it!
One word of warning to uber patriotic Americans or people who otherwise aren't used to even the slightest criticism. While the book isn't an all out assault on the red white and blue it will not hesitate to make fun of and condescend a little but don't let that stop you. Its all in good fun and makes for a funny and informative read, and there is more than enough self deprecation to make it fair.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Amusing History Lesson
6 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very amusing book for both Canadians and Canadian wanabees. It not only approaches the topic of Canada with a droll sense of humor but does it in a way that provides a decent background of the country as well as a light history lesson for those who might not be familiar with the second largest counrty in the world.
Amusing and yet... I still learned a lot!
20 April 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This great book had me laughing from page one all the way to the end. I really love that it offered me a nice little education in Canadian history and culture while staying light. Definitely the best out of all of the "Wannabe Canadian Handbooks."
(BTW, if you're Portuguese, you'll love the little shout-outs slipped in now and again!)
(BTW, if you're Portuguese, you'll love the little shout-outs slipped in now and again!)
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