December 13, 2008

Sarah Lyall, a New York Times reporter, has lived in London since the mid-1990's. "The Anglo Files: a Field Guide to the British" is an insider's look at the ways of the British. In it you'll discover what Brits think of Americans, how they handle achievement, that their health care is not all that bad, the truth about British food, bits about politicians, the English love of alcohol and much, much more. Sarah said that Englishmen are articulate and sound charming but that charm often masks a degree of chauvanism. And, to my delight, she's met and talked with Hugh Grant!

Listen to the interview at http://www.wvik.org/listings-aboutbooks.htm