Having traveled to hot spots around the world in search of trouble, truth, and a good time, the author humorously recalls his experiences in Lebanon, Korea, the West Bank, El... more
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Advantages: Intelligent, humourous and cynical Disadvantages: Not for the sensitive souls
The master of scepticism, P. J. O'Rourke, describes himself as a Trouble Tourist. This is someone who goes to see "insurrections, stupidities, political crises, civil disturbances and other human folly because... because it's fun."
Not content with yer average travelling bum, O'Rouke doesn't go to see the beuatiful things, the marvellous things, the touristy things, he goes to see what makes a place tick.
Broken down into segments of where he's ... ...book is laid out in a clear and easily understandable fashion. Don't go rushing off to see what he's written about your own country first, take time to read it through in order and understand the man and where he's coming from (because the title's already told you where he's going to..(boom boom)..sorry).
CHAPTER HEADINGS AND OCCASIONAL SAMPLES.
*A Ramble Through Lebanon.
*Seoul Brothers.
*Panama Banal.
*Third World Driving Hints and Tips.
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Having traveled to hot spots around the world in search of trouble, truth, and a good time, the author humorously recalls his experiences in Lebanon, Korea, the West Bank, El Salvador, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and Poland.
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