by Bill Bryson
Discussion Questions
Discuss this excerpt from a review taken from Amazon:
With the telescopic perspective of one who's stepped out of the American mainstream and come back after 20 years, Bryson aptly holds the mirror up to U.S. culture, capturing its absurdities--such as hotlines for dental floss, the cult of the lawsuit, and strange American injuries such as those sustained from pillows and beds. "In the time it takes you to read this," he writes, "four of my fellow citizens will somehow manage to be wounded by their bedding."
How do you think Bryson’s observations are colored by the fact that he is in New England? In a small town vs. a larger city?
How accurate do you feel Bryson’s observations about American culture are? Do you think he is fair?
Do you think Bryson’s long absence has given him more insight into American culture or less?
How did you feel about Bryson’s observations on Christmas?
Did you think this book was funny?
Did any of the observations make you feel defensive about American culture?
Do you think you can handle Bryson’s opinions more easily than you would someone who was not an American?
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