Made in America by Bill Bryson is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deep understanding of American culture. With his trademark wit and humor, Bryson explores the origins of American language, popular culture, and junk food. You'll learn why Americans say things like "lootenant," how Hollywood came to be, and the bizarre origins of everyday things like the G-string and cornflakes. This book is perfect for anyone who loves pop culture, history, and uncovering little-known facts.

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This book turns away from the highways and byways of middle America for a fast, exhilarating ride along the Route 66 of American language and popular culture.Exploding much of America's self-created self-image, Bryson de-mythologises his native land - explaining how a dusty desert hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say "lootenant" and "Toosday", how Americans were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up - as well as exposing the true origins of the G-string, the original $64,000 question and Dr Kellogg of cornflakes fame.

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