The Awful Truths: Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked Paperback - 2006
by Brian M. Thomsen
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.
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From the rear cover
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.
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- Title The Awful Truths: Famous Myths, Hilariously Debunked
- Author Brian M. Thomsen
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: first
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Harper Paperbacks, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
- Publication date 2006-09-05
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780060836993 / 0060836997
- Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 7.98 x 6.54 x 0.61 in (20.27 x 16.61 x 1.55 cm)
- Category Humor
- Library of Congress subjects United States - History, Popular culture - United States - History -
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006045484
- Dewey Decimal Code 306.097
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