{"product_id":"book-ev2y","title":"The Midwest Survival Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom comedian and journalist Charlie Berens, creator of the viral comedic series \"The Manitowoc Minute\"-a hilarious full-color guide to Midwestern culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone once said, \"Love means never having to say you're sorry,\" but that guy was from Brooklyn. Midwesterners say sorry at least fifty different ways. They'll even interchange it with hello…and goodbye. Speaking of goodbyes, those can last for hours in the Midwest…sometimes days if you're not prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's where \u003cem\u003eThe Midwest Survival Guide\u003c\/em\u003e comes in. It will keep some poor soul from missing their flight to Burbank because an epic Midwest goodbye turned into an impromptu trip to deer camp. But this audiobook is just as much for Midwest natives as it is for outsiders. There are 12 states to cover, and each one comes with its own unique quirks, culture, and truck stops. Could you imagine living in the Midwest your entire life and not know the proper order of \"ope,\" \"geez,\" and \"sorry\"? That's like forgetting your date's name. At some point, it's no longer appropriate to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot to worry! Charlie Berens is here to help. He's a comedian and Wisconsin native whose comedy tours have taken him all across the United States, but mostly across the Midwest. He's seen it all, and now it's his honor to guide you through:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaying hello (not as easy as you think)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long goodbye (even harder)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDating and mating rituals. Yes, casserole is involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipes for your next church potluck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips for your next church bar crawl\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat to do when (not if) you hit a deer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruck stops, tourist traps, and significant cultural destinations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to handle your Midwestern boss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Midwest Survival Guide\u003c\/em\u003e is a walleye-deep look into a distinctive, beautiful, and bizarre American culture, and the best gift you could give Midwesterners, or those aspiring to be…aside from rhubarb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49343925322032,"sku":"ZEev2y","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49343925387568,"sku":"ZMev2y","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ev2y-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776161730","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ev2y","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}