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Original Title:	The Bear in the Attic
ISBN:	0805072950 (ISBN13: 9780805072952)
Edition Language:	English

The Bear in the Attic

Patrick F. McManus

Paperback | Pages: 240 pages

Rating: 4.08 | 813 Users | 67 Reviews

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The beloved humorist and bestselling author returns with his most riotous collection of essays to date

Starting with his trademark outdoorsman's wit, Patrick F. McManus's newest collection ponders the strange allure of the RV, the existential implications of being lost, the baffling tendency of animals to outsmart those who wish to hunt them, and the singular pleasure of doubling the size of every fish one doesn't actually catch.

Combining the curmudgeonly voice of Dave Barry and the innocent tone of Garrison Keillor, McManus brilliantly captures the everyday absurdities that comprise our existence. Alongside his humor, McManus's inimitable vision consistently evokes a childlike wonder at the natural world. Even if we are running low on food, the compass is broken, and we are fairly certain we have just spotted a family of Sasquatches frolicking in the treetops, The Bear in the Attic makes the outdoors seem wildly irresistible.

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Title	:	The Bear in the Attic
Author	:	Patrick F. McManus
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 240 pages
Published	:	June 1st 2003 by Holt Paperbacks (first published 2002)
Categories	:	Humor. Nonfiction. Nature. Outdoors. Short Stories. Comedy. Writing. Essays

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I love Patrick McManus's books! They are laugh out loud funny! I guess because I love the outdoors and I always went exploring as a kid. I think his stories are just so funny! These stories are great for the car because they are all short stories. Of course with all of his books some stories are better than others but definitely a must read for outdoor enthusiasts.

My first listen from the Shullsburg library! Perfect audiobook: entertaining and not too challenging. If you like curmudgeonly hunters and fishers (and oh, I do), you'll love this book. My mind wandered at moments, but that's little surprise considering the competition this audiobook had in this last week! I think the title story is the strongest, a nostalgic tale of growing up during World War II. I also smiled in recognition over his tales of "smart feet" and favorite shoes. Indeed.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, after not picking up a McManus for a decade. A collection of humorous short tales did not disappoint. McManus' unique voice is 1 part tall tales, 1 part slap-stick humor, and 1 part dad-jokes, all with a regional and outdoors overlay. You may not find this funny if you've never been lost on a mountain, experienced a few stages of hypothermia, or worked to land a particularly devious trout. But if you have, his humor is likely to resonate: "'Back East' being a

<32015: JOY. Just JOY!

I absolutely loved the first story and listened to the c.d. 3 times. I even had my son listen to the story too. Everytime I hear the name "Chucky" and imagine the bear growling "Maaa...maaa!" it just makes me laugh. I have to give the narrator, Norman Dietz, a hand. He was spectacular.I still remember Dave Mellander who used to read Patrick McManus stories to me while we car pooled to Smokey Point. I'm sure he's smiling down on me from heaven.

Any McManus book is worth a read. For a real treat listen to the book narrated by Norman Dietz. There is no way to listen to his narration and not laugh out loud. We take these on family car trips. Mom and Dad and the kids love them.

McManus is one of my very favorite nonfiction writers and he doesn't disappoint in this collection of stories and essays. Though I have a soft spot for his childhood reflections and I think they're his most entertaining pieces, his modern ruminations are equally hilarious. The title story, about a draft-dodging cousin of McManus's, had me laughing out loud multiple times. If you're looking for a room that is easily broken into readable sections, here it is.