How I Got This Way (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Patrick McManus Play Audiobook Sample

How I Got This Way Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Norman Dietz Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Grab your fishing net and hold onto your funny-bone; you're in for a hilarious romp through the woods with best-selling funnyman Patrick McManus. How I Got This Way is a rib-tickling collection of stories about the outdoors guaranteed to leave you chuckling. Join McManus and his pals on a venture into the Idaho wilderness that includes taking a hike with - ahem - the president of the United States.

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"This is a good book to read when you don't want to ponder over what you are reading or you feel like reading but don't have a lot of time to devote to a whole book. Each chapter is a different story about the author's life as an outdoorsman. Warning: You WILL laugh your head off!!"

— Kristin (4 out of 5 stars)

How I Got This Way (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So funny! Patrick McManus does not let down with this book at all! Just great for an all around laugh! "

    — Trevor, 11/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All of Patrick McManus books are great short stories for all ages. I read them to the girls when they were little and we would laugh so had that I could hardly read. A sports writer that has a great sense for humor! Great for all ages. "

    — Karen, 10/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You can't beat Patrick McManus' great books. Funny - often hysterical. You'll especially love them if you're a an avid outdoorsman or woman. I plan to read them again. "

    — Lori, 6/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There are some really hysterical stories in this volume. I especially enjoy his musings on "Mafia shirts." "

    — Karolinde, 12/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you are an outdoorsman, you will laugh your butt off reading these books "

    — John, 11/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hilarious! I thoroughly enjoy the author's skill of storytelling! "

    — Becky, 8/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I've been reading his stories since I was a kid. This one wasn't as good as most but some of the stories were hilarious. Worth reading. "

    — Kenny, 5/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another must have from Mr McManus. This man is funny with great stories of his childhood hunting fishing and the great outdoors. "

    — Jim, 5/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Anything by McManus is funny beyond reason and highly recommened. "

    — Ki, 3/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really funny clean humor. Life stories that are just so funny. It's rare to hear humorist not depending on vulgar terms and curse words. It's nice to hear this type of humor for a change! "

    — Lady, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Always a funny guy! "

    — Dawn, 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A collection of short stories by the hilarious Patrick F McManus. My favorite is 'Toe.' "

    — Glorious.Clio, 10/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one of the early purchases of Patrick's books - we love it! "

    — Mechel, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just picked it up at the library becasue I liked the title and cover. It was hilarous I loved it! He'a an outdoor humorist. "

    — Shellie, 4/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hillarious redneck/outdoors humor. Has left tears in my eyes because I was laughing so hard. It helps to have a family that came from the rural west. "

    — Philip, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was one of the early purchases of Patrick's books - we love it! "

    — Mechel, 12/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hillarious redneck/outdoors humor. Has left tears in my eyes because I was laughing so hard. It helps to have a family that came from the rural west. "

    — Philip, 1/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A collection of short stories by the hilarious Patrick F McManus. My favorite is 'Toe.' "

    — Glorious.Clio, 12/12/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you are an outdoorsman, you will laugh your butt off reading these books "

    — John, 11/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " There are some really hysterical stories in this volume. I especially enjoy his musings on "Mafia shirts." "

    — Karolinde, 10/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just picked it up at the library becasue I liked the title and cover. It was hilarous I loved it! He'a an outdoor humorist. "

    — Shellie, 3/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So funny! Patrick McManus does not let down with this book at all! Just great for an all around laugh! "

    — Trevor, 9/9/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Anything by McManus is funny beyond reason and highly recommened. "

    — Ki, 3/5/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another must have from Mr McManus. This man is funny with great stories of his childhood hunting fishing and the great outdoors. "

    — Jim, 3/2/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All of Patrick McManus books are great short stories for all ages. I read them to the girls when they were little and we would laugh so had that I could hardly read. A sports writer that has a great sense for humor! Great for all ages. "

    — Karen, 1/26/2008