How I Got This Way

Tales of rural Idaho by the New York Times-bestselling author: "e;There's a smile or guffaw to be had on almost every page . . . entertainment aplenty."e; -Publishers WeeklyFrom fibbing fishermen to wilderness misadventures to eulogies for a mean dog, this is a charming collection of comic essays and tall tales from the Field & Stream and Outdoor Life writer and "e;funniest guy in a flannel shirt"e; (Kirkus Reviews). Among the many selections is the two-part title essay, in which Patrick McManus delves into the chaotic country boyhood that shaped him into one of the best-loved and bestselling authors of our age. "e;Gentle, ironic, self-deprecatory wit from the popular western humorist. There's some of Bill Nye here and more still of Mark Twain."e; Booklist"e;The brief selections are of the type one might hear from a droll uncle/grandfather prefaced by the phrase, 'When I was a boy.' They are mainly outdoor adventures, some of which masquerade as hunting trips, and celebrate life. All are laugh-out-loud funny."e; School Library Journal"e;Patrick McManus is a treasure."e; The Atlantic