At Home
By Bill Bryson
- Release Date: 2010-10-05
- Genre: Art & Architecture
Description
In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, the pipes, the pillows, and every item of furniture. Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and his sheer prose fluency makes At Home one of the most entertaining books ever written about private life.
Reviews
Must read for everyone who lives in a home.
5By SandsteadThis is an excellent book and a must read for anyone who lives in a western home. But this is actually a brief history of the West--which the author actually likes. It is hard to find a book on the West that is not simply a list of crimes, but Bill Bryson actually likes the history if the West and all that it has produced--most especially the home.Good Book
3By MegwalNot great but interestingLoved it.
5By bejaneHumorous, well-written, and informative. I really couldn't put it down. It's a great read if you love knowing where our cultural quirks come from, and the origins/history of our surroundings.Astonishing
5By Rance_WileyI could spend my whole life trying to compile this much information in a book.... but even if I did, it wouldn't be nearly as engrossing, fun, or thoughtful. At worst, it's an expansive history book, and at it's best it's pure Bryson brilliance.Not like the blurb
1By ItsMyNicknameI thought it was going to be more of a book detailing why and how certain items end up in the house. The book's blurb talked about things such as why we have salt and pepper shakers and not anything else. The book was more of a history book than anything else. I feel cheated.Loved it
5By pjmckellarIf you enjoyed "A short history of nearly everything" you'll want to read this.
