"This book had me literally laughing out loud while I read it on a recent flight overseas. I think the other passengers probably thought I was insane. For the record, I'm not crazy, and neither is the author of this hilarious and thought-provoking tome. The way in which Bryant recounts his linguistic mishaps in Russia reach beyond any geographic boundaries and address the difficulties of cross-cultural communication on a much broader level. I lived in China for a year during college and completely identified with the 'fish out of water' experience that Bryant so perfectly captures. This is a book that speaks to anyone who has ever attempted to tackle a foreign language/culture or has had a desire to do so. I couldn't recommend this extremely intelligent, well-crafted book any higher."
-Gigi D'Agostino
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