Offering an amusing picture of life in the United States from a British point of view, Who Put Ice in My Tea? shares a collection of short stories detailing the cultural differences between the United States and the United Kingdom. Author Valerie Crowe, a newcomer to the United States, narrates humorous anecdotes and musings about
Offering an amusing picture of life in the United States from a British point of view, Who Put Ice in My Tea? shares a collection of short stories detailing the cultural differences between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Author Valerie Crowe, a newcomer to the United States, narrates humorous anecdotes and musings about life in her new country. From driving on the right-hand side of the road, to the trials of pushing a disabled shopping cart, to battling a fitted soap dispenser, to dealing with computerized voice answering services, and more, she gives a compelling first-person perspective of adjusting to an array of new and interesting situations in the United States.
The British answer to Erma Bombeck, Who Put Ice in My Tea? presents a variety of observations from a woman who moved from Jolly Old and is trying to acclimate to a life and fresh experiences in Florida.
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I just finished the perfect book. This book is a must for every … I just finished the perfect book. This book is a must for every briefcase and purse. Why, you ask? Because it is not one of those gotta stay with it till the end. It’s the perfect reader. Each chapter is only 2, maybe 2 1/2 pages long and each chapter is a whole new story. This is really clever. You’re waiting in the doctor’s office, read a chapter or two and don’t worry about having to stop. Okay the people will look at you kinda funny when you are laughing out loud but just ignore them…
Not as good as I hoped I was hoping for more differences than the obvious ones between our countries. Some chapters are amusing but overall I think the book could of been much better.
Enjoyable and very funny… Wonderful, very enjoyable read. I laughed three times while reading the first two pages. The subjects of the short essays are things everyone can relate to. It’s also great getting her British point of view. I highly recommend this book. It would also make a wonderful gift.