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Awful Truths : Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked, Paperback by Thomsen, Bria...
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780060836993
- Book Title
- Awful Truths : Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Perfect
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Humor, History
- Topic
- Reference, Folklore & Mythology, General
- Item Weight
- 8.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060836997
ISBN-13
9780060836993
eBay Product ID (ePID)
53562925
Product Key Features
Book Title
Awful Truths : Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
Reference, Folklore & Mythology, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Humor, History
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-045484
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
The Verdict is in. Brian Thomsen's The Awful Truths is guilty of being both entertaining and informative. A supreme achievement. -- F. Lee Bailey, The Verdict is in. Brian Thomsen's The Awful Truths is guilty of being both entertaining and informative. A supreme achievement.
Dewey Decimal
306.0973/0904
Synopsis
Sometimes the truth hurts. Facts can be inconvenient, disappointing, or even disturbing, but they can't be changed simply because we want them to be. THE AWFUL TRUTHS takes a look at some long-held beliefs that are not true, and tells us what really happened. Each truth will be put into context and backed up with fascinating evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. The author will draw from the worlds of history, sports, entertainment and politics, with the truth behind Mickey Mantle, Jimi Hendrix, The Godfather, and even St. Patrick. Who was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather? Was it Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno? The infamous Salvatore Marranzo? No.....it was Puzo's mother! Senator Joe McCarthy was responsible for the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist," right? Well, actually...no, he had nothing to do with it. Surprising and engaging, THE AWFUL TRUTHS caters to our "reality show" culture, but delivers substance instead of dirt about lives and events that impact who we are today. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, but that doesn't mean that they are entitled to their own facts--an awful truth that can't be ignored., Thomsen examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened. Surprising, engaging, and punctuated with side-splitting cartoons throughout, the quirky tidbits in "The Awful Truths" turn history on its head., ho was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather? Was it Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno? The infamous Salvatore Maranzano? No . . . it was Puzo's mother! Senator Joseph McCarthy was responsible for the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist," right? Well, actually . . . no, he had nothing to do with it. Perfect for the cocktail party pundit or trivia buff, the quirky tidbits in The Awful Truths turn history, culture, sports, and entertainment upside down. The book examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened, accompanied by funny illustrations that bring the players to life. Each truth is supported with ironclad evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. Sometimes the truth hurtsbut with The Awful Truths , it doesn't have to., ho was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather? Was it Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno? The infamous Salvatore Maranzano? No . . . it was Puzo's mother! Senator Joseph McCarthy was responsible for the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist," right? Well, actually . . . no, he had nothing to do with it. Perfect for the cocktail party pundit or trivia buff, the quirky tidbits in The Awful Truths turn history, culture, sports, and entertainment upside down. The book examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened, accompanied by funny illustrations that bring the players to life. Each truth is supported with ironclad evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. Sometimes the truth hurts--but with The Awful Truths, it doesn't have to., ho was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather Was it Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno The infamous Salvatore Maranzano No . . . it was Puzo's mother! Senator Joseph McCarthy was responsible for the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist," right Well, actually . . . no, he had nothing to do with it. Perfect for the cocktail party pundit or trivia buff, the quirky tidbits in The Awful Truths turn history, culture, sports, and entertainment upside down. The book examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened, accompanied by funny illustrations that bring the players to life. Each truth is supported with ironclad evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. Sometimes the truth hurts#8212but with The Awful Truths, it doesn't have to., ho was Mario Puzo's model for the Don Corleone character in The Godfather? Was it Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno? The infamous Salvatore Maranzano? No . . . it was Puzo's mother Senator Joseph McCarthy was responsible for the infamous "Hollywood Blacklist," right? Well, actually . . . no, he had nothing to do with it. Perfect for the cocktail party pundit or trivia buff, the quirky tidbits in The Awful Truths turn history, culture, sports, and entertainment upside down. The book examines some of our culture's oldest, most popular myths, and tells the fascinating, hilarious, and shocking stories behind what really happened, accompanied by funny illustrations that bring the players to life. Each truth is supported with ironclad evidence that skillfully explains how and where our misconceptions originated. Sometimes the truth hurtsbut with The Awful Truths , it doesn't have to.
LC Classification Number
E169.1.T536 2006
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