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Never Sniff A Gift Fish
More humerous observations and insights into the agonies and ecstacies of hunting, fishing, and camping by the author of They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?and other celebrations of life in the wild.
Paperback, 228 pages
Published
September 15th 1984
by Owl Books
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A collection of hilarious stories by outdoor humorist Patrick McManus. The author has published a whole series of such stories, many of which are based "loosely" on his experiences growing up in Sandpoint, Idaho. McManus is a former columnist for "Field & Stream" and "Outdoor Life" magazines. What is not well-known is that he is also a former professor of English at Eastern Washington University. His homespun style in these books might obscure the fact that only a m...more
My 14 yo son and I read this together. We're not hunters or avid campers or anything, but McManus has a way of defining jargon as he goes along so the constant stream of laughter isn't slowed down by confusion. Not a lot of wisdom here maybe, because many of the 'characters' are slightly stereotyped role-fillers (ie, the long-suffering wife, the friend who isn't quite as smart as the fish, etc.), but it's all friendly fun. Recommended to plenty of people who might not think they'll actually l...more
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mcmanus is hilarious. nothing wrong w/laughter and you'll laugh lots reading the stories in his collections. first appearing in a major major major major magazine....dentists the world over have discovered that by having a copy, even old copies, in their waiting rooms, the customers forget where they're at and come back when scheduled. good reads, all!
I really like this writer. Hillarious stories from a boy/man's point of view. His best friend is "Wretch Sweeney". If you like the Red Green show you will like McManus. All about the crazy stuff boys do.
I really like Patrick McManus's books as well because they are short stories, but so funny. The way he looks at things dealing with outdoor sports is just great. Often from a kids perspective which I love.
Could not help but laugh when I read this book, unfortunately I was in the emergency room waiting area when I did. Very funny book.
Another McManus great! Loved this book growing up. All his books are compliations of short humorous stories.
Pat McManus' stories, read to me around the campfire during our yearly camping trip near Estacada, Oregon, almost always made me wet my pants laughing. Which is no fun while you're camping (since we did REAL camping, with no showers, just the river that was way too cold to bathe in.) In this particular McManus collection, "The Mountain Car" is my favorite - it chronicles Pat and his best friend, who purchase a beat-up car, which they love so much, they name after their favorite teacher...more
Another on the list to reread.
We are hooked on this author!
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Hilarious. Also read in September of 1984.
See my review of "A fine and Pleasant Misery" for a more comprehensive view of my feelings on Patrick McManus. Suffice it to say, I've had this book in my purse to read in doctor's office waiting rooms. However, I'll have to remove it because I laughed out loud so hard in the last waiting room that I'm not sure I can show my face in there again. Well, at least it was a pleasant wait.
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.
I was expecting a story but each chapter is another short story. Some of them had me laughing pretty hard and others at least made me grin. Fast read and entertaining. Not my favorite type of book, it is more for a bathroom reader in my mind.
All of Patrick McManus books are great short stories for all ages. I read them to the girls when they were little and we would laugh so had that I could hardly read. A sports writer that has a great sense for humor! Great for all ages.
Good for sons and husbands! This guys adventures outdoors with his buddies are hysterical! Will make you cry with laughter!
i bought this for my dad for father's day, and in the end, i think i ended up reading it before he did. those gifts are the best...ha ha..
'K, so usually when I read humor I laugh only on the inside, but this one had me giggling throughout the book.
Yet another collection of McManus' short stories..
I just can't get enough of this guys stuff..
I just can't get enough of this guys stuff..
Patrick Mcmanus writes outdoor humor that will make you laugh out loud. Hilarious stuff!
This man is funny with great stories of his childhood hunting fishing and the great outdoors.
This book is hilarious!!! One of our favorites to pull down and read every so often.
Anything by McManus is funny beyond reason and highly recommened.
Also very good but A Fine and Pleasant Misery is my favorite.
This man is just too funny.
Very very funny
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Patrick F. McManus (born August 25, 1933) is an American outdoor humor writer. A humor columnist for Outdoor Life and other magazines, his columns have been collected in several books, beginning with A Fine and Pleasant Misery (1978) up through The Bear in the Attic (2002).
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