Misery Loves Company: Waterfowling and the Relentless Pursuit of Self-Abuse (Hardcover)

by Bill Buckley (Author) "You can lead a man to frigid water, but you can't make him put on his neoprenes and jump in..." (more)
Key Phrases: misery loves company, duck hunter

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"After giving Buckley's little gem the once-over, I'm convinced that every duck camp should have a copy of Misery Loves Company on the coffee table." --Glynn Harris, The News Star "If Buckley's images of duck and goose hunters suffering grievously for their sport don't trigger a laugh-out-loud attack of self-recognition...Well, you've never broken through a frozen marsh in leaky waders, used your gunstock as a paddle, mired your pickup to the axles, or turned around from fiddling with a cranky outboard to witness the truly horrific sight of your dog scarfing the last of what, just a few minutes ago, was a full box of Krispy Kremes." --Tom Davis, Sporting Classics -- Review

Review

"After giving Buckley's little gem the once-over, I'm convinced that every duck camp should have a copy of Misery Loves Company on the coffee table."
--Glynn Harris, The News Star

"If Buckley's images of duck and goose hunters suffering grievously for their sport don't trigger a laugh-out-loud attack of self-recognition¿Well, you've never broken through a frozen marsh in leaky waders, used your gunstock as a paddle, mired your pickup to the axles, or turned around from fiddling with a cranky outboard to witness the truly horrific sight of your dog scarfing the last of what, just a few minutes ago, was a full box of Krispy Kremes."
--Tom Davis, Sporting Classics

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; 1st edition (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961727985
• ISBN-13: 978-0961727987
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #412,909 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full color photographs illustrate of every stage of the hunt, March 9, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Written and illustrated by waterfowler and photographer Bill Buckley, Misery Loves Company: Waterfowling And The Relentless Pursuit Of Self-Abuse is an adventurous and photographic celebration of the successes, trials, and battles against the elements that determined and dedicated waterfowl hunters endure in pursuit of their sport. Full color photographs illustrate of every stage of the hunt, and are enhanced with an informal and descriptive text of what it is like to be out in the wet and the cold in search of airborne game, making Misery Loves Company an enjoyable and mildly humorous giftbook.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Side-splitting Fun!, November 15, 2002

By A Customer

This is one of those rare books that is every bit as good as the hype--if not better. My first time through it, I laughed so hard that I cried. My wife saw the effect it had on me and, though she doesn't hunt ducks herself, picked it up and laughed almost all the way through. The predicaments and pratfalls are hilarious, and oh so true to life! I don't know Bill Buckley, but after reading his book I think he must be a hoot to have around in duck camp.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars misery loves company, January 8, 2003

By	Timothy A. Somers (Northville, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The laughter will bring tears to your eyes. If you have'nt been in 50% or more of these situations you haven't been duck hunting.