An Aussie In America: Laughter And Lessons Across The Cultural Divide

By Anne Maxwell High

Presents an insider's tour of the similarities and differences between the Australian and US cultures. This book talks about the assumptions Australians make about Americans, and the artefacts of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594111103
• ISBN13: 9781594111105
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Writers Collective
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Someone who really understands what it is like...finally!

People could be mistaken for thinking that Australia and America have so much in common....but it is so far from the truth. As I was reading the book I laughed out loud at situations the author was describing....was she somehow spying on my life? In true Australian style we are able to laugh at ourselves and our differences. Thanks Anne for a truly enjoyable reading experience. I gave it to an American friend to read and it opened her eyes to the challenges we face between our cultures too.

Cutlural Criticism with Wit (no worries)

So, you're an American planning to visit Australia or suddenly exporting yourself down under. Or you're an Aussie thinking of coming to America. Read this witty book before you step into the thick of our cultures' differences. I wish I had laughed and pondered my way through this book before my first trip to Australia.

Intelligent, charming and funny

It is so enjoyable to see your culture, with all its blind spots and weird traditions, through someone else's eyes. The author looks and listens with keen attention and wry wit, and the result is a thoroughly enjoyable read. You will learn about both Aussies and Americans in this delightful book, laughing at her funny observations, comical bafflement, and witty style.