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kingkenito's review against another edition
4.0
Not as fun as the mythology book, but still has a few laughs and decent insight. Worth it for author's commentary.
misssusan's review against another edition
4.0
i am very glad this exists and seriously considering writing something similar for canadian history. i know we don't quite hit the great height of lulz of american history but one of our best known prime ministers held seances with his dead dog, i feel like i should be able to get at least a chapter out of that. also there was that one time we burned down the white house so. just gotta figure out the perfect title
4 stars
4 stars
cyndi77's review
5.0
I've been following Cory since his 'Myths Retold' blog & he has an amazing talent for turning stories into hilarious bits of millennial-speak (but don't worry, every generation can enjoy it). His book is no different. Be prepared to laugh so hard that you fall out of your seat!
kourinthia's review against another edition
5.0
Reading the tales of the Founding Fathers as told by O'Brien makes me wish I like American History more. They are hilarious, baudy, and unbelievable. Even the stories that were familiar were told in such a way I couldn't help but enjoy them.
My mom is a huge American History buff, but.... I won't be lending her this book.
My mom is a huge American History buff, but.... I won't be lending her this book.
zombeesknees's review against another edition
5.0
Almost as hilarious as his first book, Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes, O'Brien is at it again with plenty of profanity, pop culture riffs, and CAPSLOCKING irreverence. This time the history and folklore of the United States is in his crosshairs and I, actual history major graduate, was DELIGHTED. With such instant classics as "Paul Bunyan is Godzilla But With Thumbs", "The Roanoke Colonists Forget to Leave a Forwarding Address", and "Thomas Jefferson is a Radical Man , Buying Radical Land", there's a little something for everyone. This is pretty much tailor-made for dramatic readings to appreciative friends with one-liners like "John Henry who, like Nicki Minaj's ass, DOES NOT QUIT."
Prepare to be beaked by the majestic eagle of history INDEED.
Prepare to be beaked by the majestic eagle of history INDEED.