Real Ponies Don't Go Oink

Written by Patrick F. McManus

Narrated by Norman Dietz

You don't have to be a hunter or camper to enjoy this collection of hilarious stories by a writer who is often compared to Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. In fact, the charm of Patrick F. McManus' work is that it provides plenty of reasons for staying indoors, surrounded by friendly appliances. You'll laugh aloud as McManus and his friends, including Rancid and Crazy Eddie, venture into the great outdoors to face formidable foes like truck campers, tackle boxes, and boat engines. Digging into his vast knapsack of anecdotes, McManus offers them as guides for the bumpier trails of life. Although his stories are wacky, McManus never resorts to profanity or crudity, even when he is considering Teenagers from Hell or Strange Meets Matilda Jean. Narrator Norman Dietz perfectly captures the baffled lunacy that characterizes these reminiscences and quests for the sportsman's perfect moment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 2, 2009
• ISBN: 9781440775925

Patrick F. McManus

Patrick F. McManus is a renowned outdoor writer, humorist, and longtime columnist for Outdoor Life and Field & Stream. His most recent Sheriff Bo Tully mysteries are The Double-Jack Murders and Avalanche. He is the author of many other books, including such runaway New York Times bestsellers as The Grasshopper Trap, The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw, and Real Ponies Don't Go Oink! He lives in Spokane, Washington.

Reviews for Real Ponies Don't Go Oink

[mrslee_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I always enjoy the far-fetched humor of these stories. They are told in the tradition of the tall tale grandpa used to tell to pull your leg. All about boyhood, nature and bad smells, they are full of reminiscence, even for a girl like me.

[asbiskey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have been aquainted with the writing of Patrick McManus for many years, and have always enjoyed it. I picked up a copy of this book the other day, and couldn't put it down. The humor hits so close to home, from home repair (Pouring My Own) and time management (Controlling My Life) to McManus' specialty, outdoor living (Camping In). I recommend this and all of McManus' other works. I have never been disappointed.

[willipeach · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hilarious!