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How I Got This Way

By: Patrick McManus
Narrated by: Norman Dietz
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Grab your fishing net and hold onto your funny-bone; you're in for a hilarious romp through the woods with best-selling funnyman Patrick McManus. How I Got This Way is a rib-tickling collection of stories about the outdoors guaranteed to leave you chuckling. Join McManus and his pals on a venture into the Idaho wilderness that includes taking a hike with - ahem - the president of the United States.©1994 Patrick F. McManus (P)1995 Recorded Books, LLC Entertainment & Celebrities Funny Witty Celebrity Feel-Good

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"Stories abound about hunting, fishing and arduous treks, including a piece about hiking with George Bush during the 1992 presidential campaign. There's entertainment aplenty here that even indoorsy folk should enjoy." ( Publishers Weekly)
Humorous Storytelling • Relatable Experiences • Outstanding Narration • Folksy Charm • Nostalgic Tales • Perfect Reader
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great stories, I miss George S Irving as the reader. He really brought the characters to life. I first listened to these on tapes from the library, but can't find them anywhere anymore. if it wasn't for my continuous unconscious comparison of Norman to George, I might have rated the performance higher.
So........if you can find the stories read by George S Irving, please try them. You'll thank me.

great stories, I miss George S Irving as the reade

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Would you consider the audio edition of How I Got This Way to be better than the print version?

The present day Mark Twain for the modern sportsman, McManus's self-deprecating approach to humor is something that almost any outdoors person can relate to. With the help of great narration to bring the stories to life, you will no doubt reflect upon your own hunting experiences and tribulations both in the field and out.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rancid will always hold a special place in my heart.

Have you listened to any of Norman Dietz’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've heard a couple of different narrators of McManus stories, and short of having the author read them himself, Dietz's readings are by far the best in my opinion.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

McManus always makes me laugh.

Good ole McManus, will leave you in stitches

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Thank goodness sarcasmism exists. I'm terrible at it but it brings so much joy to my life. If you're a fellow sarcasmism enjoyer, give this book a go.

Endangered my life, I laughed so hard.

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very funny as always pat is the best

how I got this way

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…and if I do say so myself, McManus’ works are STILL teaching comedic outdoor enthusiasts and wilderness grown adults to be creative writers to his day.
Also, too, these works are a great lesson in ordinary mental health.
Keep it coming.
Norman Dietz, you are the voice of McManus to an entire generation if not more. Without your wry tones and expressive vocals much would be lost of the story.

Absolutely the best

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Unless you are one of those serious, intellectual grumps, you gotta love Patrick McManus. Even I ??? who have less-than-zero appreciation for hunting and fishing ??? love Patrick McManus ??? maybe because he never actually kills anything in his humorous pieces about hunting and fishing. In fact, many of the stories in "How I Got This Way" brag ??? self-deprecatingly ??? about how he not only never bags any game or fish, but keeps everyone around him from catching anything, too. "How I Got This Way" tells about his childhood in Idaho during the Great Depression. Of course, he may be exaggerating a teensy bit; but I think that he is basing his stories on real people and real experiences while growing up mostly in the outdoors. Think Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. You will love meeting his friends ??? like Rancid Crabtree and Crazy Eddie ??? and enemies ??? like the entire Scragg family ??? and you will enjoy seeing these same characters pop up later in his Bo Tully novels. I recommend "How I Got This Way" unconditionally to anyone with a sense of humor ??? even if you don't like hunting and fishing.

Mark Twain meets Bertie Wooster

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Everything has a humerous twist with this writer. Sounds so much like my Dads childhood. A definite must read. Good to share with children too! Get ready to laugh!

Such a funny book

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Wonderful reading of the book. I just wish the individual chapters were easier to navigate.

Almost perfect

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Great reader was perfect for the material. I have grown up reading Pats and later Bill’s stuff so it was fun finding them again. Just fun outdoor and life stories.

So enjoyable

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...and neither was my driving partner, but this audiobook kept cracking us up on our road trip to Florida. The hours flew by. We're getting another for the ride back.

I was unfamiliar with Patrick McManus...

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