So, You Want to Be Canadian: All About the Most Fascinating People in the…

An impulse-download from the library. It's a very quick read - only 41 pages and had some interesting facts and figures in it. There are some useful tips for wannabe Canadians and a handy list of Canadian celebrities with which to confound those annoying clever types who say (sneeringly) 'But can you name ten famous Canadians?'.I need to raise my book-reading total for this year (five books behind schedule, eek), so this quick, light-hearted read was welcome. ( )

So You Want to be Canadian is possibly the funniest and craziest book I have ever read about the wonder that is Canadians.

Although the book was written in 2004 and has not been updated (as far as I am aware) it still rings hilariously true. From the discussion about the best way to portray yourself as a Canadian - i.e. apologizing at every turn - to the best this nation has to offer, every little tidbit is an important part of becoming a Canadian. Or at least pretending to be one!

I would have liked a whole chapter on Tim Hortons, as it is a national institution, as well as a chapter on the importance we place on open space and hard work. I did however appreciate the subtle digs at American's, who have never been able to best the innocent looking Canadians. After two invasions, you'd think they'd learn ;)

I have several friends I plan to pass this onto that like to tease me about being Canadian. Clearly, as this book will show you, they are simply jealous. For all Canadians, or those who aspire, this book is highly recommended!! ( )

A very funny look at Canadian trivia, with a soupçon of Canadian history. I'd been afraid it would be a book making fun of Canadians, but instead it's a book by a Canadian (and his American-born wife), who are clearly very happy with Canada and consider it the greatest place on Earth. ( )