How to Talk Minnesotan: Revised for the 21st Century by Howard Mohr (English) Pa

Description: How to Talk Minnesotan by Howard Mohr A revised edition of the hilarious Minnesotan culture guide from a former writer for A Prairie Home CompanionFans of the Minnesota-set movie Fargo will love this uproarious culture guide to all-things Minnesotan. With his dry wit and distinctive voice, Howard Mohr won millions of fans across the country on Garrison Keillors radio show A Prairie Home Companion. His popular commercials and ad spots, including one for "Minnesota Language Systems," became the best of the best of Minnesota humor. Now, Mohr has updated his classic guide, How to Talk Minnesotan, to advise visitors on the use of Twitter and Facebook, cell phone etiquette, and more while in the Land of 10,000 Lakes."Ranging in flavor from satiric pungency to lunatic lusciousness, this is glorious, uproarious humor. Or as they say in Minnesota, a heckuva deal, you bet."—Booklist FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Howard Mohr was a writer and performer for several years on the radio program A Prairie Home Companion. He has since created two long-running musicals based on How to Talk Minnesotan. Twin Cities Public Television filmed a popular award-winning version of Howards book in 1991. He lives with his wife in Cottonwood, Minnesota. Review Praise for HOW TO TALK MINNESOTAN (original edition):"An intelligent and hilarious meditation on the Minnesotan character."—Kirkus Reviews"There are some laugh out-loud passages in Mohrs 221-page book."—St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch"Mohr is a very funny man, and How to Talk Minnesotan is a very funny book."—Minnesota Monthly"A writer with a very offbeat sense of humor."—Courier-Post "Just lie back and enjoy…as the lessons become more sophisticated, the how we talk motif recedes and becomes merely the vehicle to tell readers how we live. And thats good stuff…Ill take my language lessons from a humorist rather than a linguist any day."—The Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Planning a trip to the Big Soybean? Study this handy guide by a former scriptwriter for Prairie Home Companion beforehand so you wont have people pointing or staring every time you open your mouth."—Washington Post Book World "Ranging in flavor from satiric pungency to lunatic lusciousness, this is glorious, uproarious humor. Or as they say in Minnesota, a heckuva deal, you bet."—Booklist Review Quote Praise for HOW TO TALK MINNESOTAN (original edition): "An intelligent and hilarious meditation on the Minnesotan character."- Kirkus Reviews "There are some laugh out-loud passages in Mohrs 221-page book."- St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch "Mohr is a very funny man, and How to Talk Minnesotan is a very funny book."- Minnesota Monthly "A writer with a very offbeat sense of humor."- Courier-Post "Just lie back and enjoy…as the lessons become more sophisticated, the how we talk motif recedes and becomes merely the vehicle to tell readers how we live. And thats good stuff…Ill take my language lessons from a humorist rather than a linguist any day."- The Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Planning a trip to the Big Soybean? Study this handy guide by a former scriptwriter for Prairie Home Companion beforehand so you wont have people pointing or staring every time you open your mouth."- Washington Post Book World "Ranging in flavor from satiric pungency to lunatic lusciousness, this is glorious, uproarious humor. Or as they say in Minnesota, a heckuva deal, you bet."- Booklist Details ISBN014312269X Author Howard Mohr Pages 288 Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 014312269X ISBN-13 9780143122692 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-05-28 Short Title HT TALK MINNESOTAN Media Book Illustrations Yes Subtitle Revised for the 21st Century Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-05-28 NZ Release Date 2013-05-28 US Release Date 2013-05-28 UK Release Date 2013-05-28 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Penguin USA Replaces 9780140092844 DEWEY 427.97760207 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141683293;

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