--- product_id: 651237817 title: "I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away" price: "£24.18" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/651237817-im-a-stranger-here-myself-notes-on-returning-to-america store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away **Price:** £24.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away - **How much does it cost?** £24.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/651237817-im-a-stranger-here-myself-notes-on-returning-to-america) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away : Bryson, Bill: desertcart.ae: Books Review: An avid Bill Bryson fan, hadn't heard of this title...because this book is published in the US. In the UK, its title was "Notes From A Big Country" as a follow on to the book that gained huge popularity in the UK, "Notes From A Small Island", a book obviously less popular/relevant with Americans. Still, an extremely enjoyable, often very funny, perceptive and very well written (from a literate perspective) collection of articles in either title, originally published in the British newspaper, The Mail On Sunday. Review: Bill Bryson is an excellent writer. Of all his numerous books that I have read, this is my favorite. I have purchased more than one copy as a gift. On my initial reading, I laughed out loud more than once on an airplane ride. Having spent many years in England, Bryson writes about his return to his native United States. He finds many of the customs in the US curious and puzzling. You will see this country with fresh eyes and humor. Each chapter stands alone so this is a great book to pick and put down. I loved reading it all in one sitting because once I was tickled by his humor, I could not bear to stop. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #281,106 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #461 in Travel Writing #657 in Biographies of Authors #713 in Biographies of Travelers & Explorers | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (470) | | Dimensions | 13.16 x 1.65 x 20.32 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 076790382X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0767903820 | | Item weight | 249 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | 6 June 2000 | | Publisher | Crown | ## Images ![I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HeTUHHUAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***L on 2 April 2026* An avid Bill Bryson fan, hadn't heard of this title...because this book is published in the US. In the UK, its title was "Notes From A Big Country" as a follow on to the book that gained huge popularity in the UK, "Notes From A Small Island", a book obviously less popular/relevant with Americans. Still, an extremely enjoyable, often very funny, perceptive and very well written (from a literate perspective) collection of articles in either title, originally published in the British newspaper, The Mail On Sunday. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***L on 1 January 2023* Bill Bryson is an excellent writer. Of all his numerous books that I have read, this is my favorite. I have purchased more than one copy as a gift. On my initial reading, I laughed out loud more than once on an airplane ride. Having spent many years in England, Bryson writes about his return to his native United States. He finds many of the customs in the US curious and puzzling. You will see this country with fresh eyes and humor. Each chapter stands alone so this is a great book to pick and put down. I loved reading it all in one sitting because once I was tickled by his humor, I could not bear to stop. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***M on 29 December 2021* Bill Bryson zieht nach vielen Jahren in Großbritannien zurück in die Heimat. Mit viel Humor schreibt er wöchentliche Kolumnen über die alltäglichen Kuriositäten als Rückkehrer in die USA. Diese Kolumnen bilden die einzelnen Kapitel dieses Buches. Das Buch ist zwar schon einige Jahre alt, aber immer noch herrlich unterhaltend. Als USA-Liebhaber, der schon oft „drüben“ war, erkennt man viele Situationen wieder. Schöne Urlaubslektüre! 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