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Everything You Pretend to Know and Are Afraid Someone Will Ask
Written by Lynette Padwa
Narrated by Cythnia Tewes
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About this audiobook
Why are conservatives on the "right" and liberals on the "left"? What is an archetype? Most people drop these and other cultural references in conversation all the time without really knowing much about them. But with this witty, information-packed book, you can quickly bone up on the actual facts behind the multitude of data, events, and words that come at you each day--and that you've been casually bandying about without really understanding.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was cute and funny and is a fairly quick read. It certainly helped my Trivial Pursuit game, but it's better for pointing out areas for further study.