How to Be a Canadian: Even If You Already are One

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Summary: Very entertaining...I see myself in this book often
Review: This was hillarious. Reading it I was constantly saying to myself..."Wow, I do that, I say that, Jeans, wool socks and flannel shirts are really great". I've recommended this book as a must read for everyone. Canadian or not.

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Summary: Hilarious...even for a 14 year old
Review: When my best friend turned 14, she had a big party and invited all of our closest friends. The funny one who enjoys buying presents at the very last minute (Catherine NOT YOU Nicki!), was looking through the humour section at Chapters and came across this book. Unknowingly (that is, of how funny this book really is)she quickly bought it and rushed over to the party. When my friend opened her presents How To Be A Canadian was grabbed by a bunch of us and we made our way over to the table where we read aloud parts of the book. We couldn't stop laughing, at all. We probably don't fully understand the humour, as we were only 13 then, with a minor exception of the birthday girl and two others, but we couldn't stop! When my mom picked me up I announced I was going to use my Chapters Gift Certificate to buy this book. For my birthday a week after, my mom gave it to me, and despite my relatives, I read it. As quick as I could. I needed to read it because I was going on my first trip to Ottawa the week after. The part about Jan Wong made me cry, and I don't even know who she is! But I can tell you one thing, if I ever have an interview with her, (and as I'm told, every canadian does once in their lifetime), I AM SO GOING TO FOLLOW THE ADVICE! Oh yes, Masked Avenger costume anyone? I laughed at so many parts, and I'm currently reading it a second time. But the best part was when I was in Ottawa, I searched for "the capital of Canada" (apparently it's Bay Street) and laughed when the darned Quebecois talked amongst themselves, joual style,in the elevator up to the top of the Peace Tower mocking us, (i.e Il est un rebelle, to the kid in my class who has ADHD) while we laughed and then agreed with them, in French, scaring them out of their sugar!All in all great book!

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Summary: A must have for anyone who has a Canadian Friend...
Review: You must be able to honestly look at our Canadianism, with an open mind, and a quirky, humorous attitude to peruse this book. If you think Canadian's are, just perfect, do not even open this book, as it will just upset you.
However, if like me, you love to revel in our differences, and laugh at our little idiosyncrasies, you will enjoy this, sometimes subtle, and sometimes very, in your face mock at the Canadian species.
Brothers Will and Ian Ferguson somehow get away with saying the most outrages things...
"If Canadians were porridge, Goldilocks would find us just right" In describing Canada's newest northern territory, Nunavut ..... "the world's most expensive guilt trip"
They describe the official emblem of Vancouver as an umbrella turned inside out. With an activist chained to it. Drinking a latte.
They give equal opportunity in their ridicule to all parts of the country.
They offer the "Twelve Ways to Say I'm Sorry"
The Ferguson Brothers, both comedy writers of other venues, have joined together to create this very funny, impertinent account of the Canadian life way. And it's good.
Steve MacDowall
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