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An expat's witty and insightful exploration of British and American ethnic distinctions through the zoom lens of terms that will leave listeners gobsmacked. In That's Not British, the apparently superficial distinctions between English and American British open the door to a deeper exploration of a ancient and fascinating ethnic divide. In each of the 30 chapters, Erin Moore talks about a different word we use that says more about us than we think. For instance, "Quite" exposes the tension between British reserve and American excitement; in "Moreish" she addresses our snacking patterns. In "Partner" she examines marriage equality; in "Pull" the theme is seeing and sex; "Cheers" is about drinking alcohol; and "Knackered" addresses how we raise our kids. The result is a ethnic history in miniature and an expatriate's survival guide. North american by beginning, Moore is a ex - book editor who specialised in spotting English literature - including Eats, Shoots and Leaves - for the US market. She's spent the previous seven years living in Britain with her Anglo-American man and a small child with an British highlight. That's Not British is the perfect partner for modern Anglophiles and the 10 million English and American travelers who visit one another's countries every year.
