On the theory that an account of a pleasant journey is best not thrust upon friends and strangers, that a disaster makes for a more entertaining story, here is a gathering of quotes, commentary, and anecdotes about the travails of travel, the downright strangeness of foreign places, and rueful encounters on the road. Abetted by a parade of well-known curmudgeons that include George Bernard Shaw, Molly Ivins, Marco Polo, Carl Sandburg, and Bill Bryson, best-selling author Jon Winokur offers a thousand reasons not to go there. The Traveling Curmudgeon proves that travel and all things related to going from here to there — destinations, the locals, the tourists, the food, the accommodations, and, oh my god, the souvenirs we drag home — are all grist for a very entertaining mill. Lively illustrations accompany this comic cautionary.
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Jon Winokur has written many books on humor and other subjects. He lives in Pacific Palisades, CA.
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On a recent trip to Dallas I picked up this book and stood in the store for over 15 minutes laughing out loud. Every single traveler can relate to all of these ridiculous quotes and stories. The more your friends or family fly, the more they need this book. Here's a sample of some hysteria: "Immediately after Orville Wright's historic 12-second flight, his baggage could not be located." S. Harris. "Branson, Missouri: Vegas for people with no teeth." Dennis Miller. This book will be in my travel bag to keep me laughing.
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We loved this humorous collection of international grumbles about the mixed joys of travel. Curmudgeonly quotes from a wide-ranging assortment of grumpy notables from George Bernard Shaw to Dave Barry cover topics from specific destinations, from Akron to Winnipeg, plus notations on food, transportation, and accommodations. Great little book for bathroom reading, bedside tables, and whenever you're feeling grouchy and need a smile.
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A jaded view of travel experience,
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Anecdotes, quotes, and excess baggage accompany this jaded view of travel experience. From general words of wisdom ("If you can't see water, don't order fish.") to specifics about countries such as France ("Ever want to slap an entire country?"), Traveling Curmudgeon is impressively packed with insights and humor.
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Breathing and occasional heart attacks caused by the rarefied air are the only discomforts during the first few days. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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New York, Los Angeles, United States, New Jersey, Las Vegas, Charles Dickens, San Francisco, Niagara Falls, New England, The Romans, Third World New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Rich Are Different: A Priceless Treasury of Quotations and Anecdotes About the Affluent, the Posh, a nd the Just Plain Loaded by Jon Winokur in Front Matter
- John Masefield: A life by Constance Babington-Smith on page 151
- Rhode Island (Portrait of America) by Kathleen Thompson on page 4
- West Virginia (Portrait of America) by Kathleen Thompson on page 62
- The Private Eye / Beguiled (Harlequin 50th Anniversary Collection, No. 4) by Jayne Ann Krentz on page 61
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