How to Be a Brit: Includes the Classic Bestseller How to Be an Alien

by George Mikes

Book Overview

George Mikes provides a complete guide to the British Way of Life. Born in Hungary, he eventually spent more than 40 years in the field, and the fruits of his labor include insights on important topics including the weather, how to be rude, and how to panic quietly. How to Be a Brit contains Mikes's three major works: How to be an Alien, How to be Inimitable, and How to be Decadent. The advice includes such gems as how...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 024197500X
• ISBN13: 9780241975008
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Still relevant

I am a Hungarian - just like Mikes was until he moved to England in his 20s. I first read his books on the Brits a year after I moved to Britain (this was 4 years ago). I was absolutely stunned to see my very thoughts and views about Britain put on paper by somebody who could have been my grandfather! The things he wrote are still very true and relevant - enjoy his style but don't make the mistake of not taking him seriously just because you found his book in the "humour" section. You will have a very excellent, true and intimate view of the Brits - the kind only people who came to live here can provide. A must for everybody starting a life in England!

A Great Book !

George Mikes is one of the best writers I've ever read. You will enjoy this genuinely entertaining book.