What Would Macgyver Do?

True Stories of Improvised Genius in Everyday Life

Brendan Vaughan

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English

Penguin
18 December 2007

Fiction & Literature; Humour

A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life ""MacGyverisms"".

For anyone who's ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyver-a secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the day-this unique collection commemorates the use of improvised genius in everyday life. The ""MacGyverisms"" recounted range from the concrete (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot) to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Divided by theme, the book features over forty true accounts in all-some by well-known writers, including Chuck Klosterman and A. J. Jacobs, most by ordinary people.

Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can ""MacGyver"" yourself out of virtually any predicament.

By: Brendan Vaughan
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 19mm, Width: 13mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 157g
ISBN: 9780452289291
ISBN 10: 0452289297
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 18 December 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for What Would Macgyver Do?: True Stories of Improvised Genius in Everyday Life

?This new collection is not strictly for geeks (although geeks will not be disappointed) . . . .? ? Esquire ?Wanna escape nuclear disaster using just a paper clip? What Would MacGyver Do? collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects.? ? Entertainment Weekly ?An extremely entertaining read and a way for you to tap into your inner Mac. . . . Most of the stories are cool gems.? ? The Palm Beach Post