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Name: I'm a stranger here myself
Rating: 3.75 (8 reviews)
Author: Bill Bryson

📘 I'm a stranger here myself by Bill Bryson

In I'm a Stranger Here Myself, Bill Bryson retraces his steps back to the United States, where he has lived for two decades with his English wife and four children. The book blends witty journal entries with a candid look at American social customs, traditions, and everyday life, echoing Bryson’s reputation for clear, engaging travel writing. As a nonfiction travel memoir, it also serves as an intimate portrait of the author’s feelings toward his homeland.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: Bill Bryson

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