Bill Bryson is an unabashed Anglophile who, through a mistake of history, happened to be born and bred in Iowa. Righting that error, he spent 20 years in England before deciding to repatriate: "I had recently read that 3.7 million Americans according to a Gallup poll, believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another, so it was clear that my people needed me." That comic tone enlivens this account of Bryson's farewell walking tour of the countryside of "the green and kindly island that had for two decades been my home."

Very enjoyable. Bill certainly enjoys what the UK has to offer. I loved this quote on the penultimate page: "What a wondrous place this is - crazy as fuck, of course, but adorable to the tiniest degree." A few other parts had me chuckling out loud but I can't remember where they were now. You'll just have to read it yourself.

RELEASE NOTES:

Sent to Sharky13, winner of my Milestones draw.

Arrived today via Mr Postman, & yes I can be politically correct because my postie is a HE.lol

Thanks for sharing & congratulations on such a good milestone.

I forgot I had this one coming & found a hardbacked copy from the library sell-off for 50cents so will see who has this on their wishlist & see about sending it on it's next journey.

Have added my copy (unregistered as yet) to the dreaded TBR Hill.

Seek, read & enjoy.