The Slackers Guide to U.S. History: The Bare Minimum on Discovering America, the Boston Tea Party, the California Gold Rush, and Lots of Other Stuff D

by John Pfeiffer and Don Stewart

Book Overview

What does Miley Cyrus have in common with Sacagawea? How could Steve Jobs have helped Eisenhower? What does the moon landing have to do with the Hilton sisters?

In less time than it takes to recite the preamble to the Constitution, most Americans can spout off all their U.S. history knowledge. (Hint: it starts with "In 1492" and ends with "sailed the ocean blue.") That's because most history books are as interesting as the phone book-and have the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1605503460
• ISBN13: 9781605503462
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Book! Funny, Witty and Entertaining!

This book is one of a kind! I bought quite a few of them for my family and friends for the upcoming holiday season. It's a great balance between American History facts and comedy. It's a great read for all adults with or without a lot of knowledge in American History. I would definitely recommend this book to others!

Fun to Read!

The writing is quick and witty. Very funny twist on history. If you are not careful, you might actually learn something (I did). A good book for the money.

Wow!!

That is all I can say about this book! You will never think U.S. History is boring again after thumbing through this work of genius. I have never laughed out loud so many times while reading a book...seriously. You MUST get a copy and tell your friends to do the same.

Hilarious

I wish U.S. History was this entertaining when I was in school, I would have gotten better grades! The authors do a great job of intertwining actual historical events with a modern day twist. I laughed out loud many times, very entertaining!

His Story

Fast, funny read. If I'd had these guys for History teachers, I might have stayed awake long enough to learn something.