The Hole Truth and Other Mostly True Stories: A Humorous Look at Life's Absurdities

In his new book, The Hole Truth and Other Mostly True Stories, Tim Harford takes a humorous look at life's absurdities. From the author of the bestselling book The Undercover Economist, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves to laugh.

The Hole Truth and Other Mostly True Stories: With Dale Hayes, Denis Hutchinson and Simon Hobday

by James Patterson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The book is a collection of anecdotes and essays that Harford has written over the years. The stories are all true, or at least mostly true, and they cover a wide range of topics, from the ridiculous to the profound.

In one story, Harford recounts the time he was invited to give a speech at a prestigious university. He was so nervous that he forgot to bring his notes, and he ended up having to give the speech from memory. To his surprise, the speech went well, and he even received a standing ovation. Harford attributes his success to the fact that he was "so nervous that I didn't have time to think about what I was saying." [Image of Tim Harford speaking at a podium, with a nervous expression on his face. Alt text: Tim Harford giving a speech]

In another story, Harford writes about the time he went on a safari in Africa. He was excited to see all the animals, but he was disappointed to find that they were all very far away. He finally got a close-up look at a lion, but it was only because the lion was sleeping. Harford realized that "the best way to see the animals in Africa is to stay home and watch them on TV." [Image of Tim Harford on a safari, looking at a sleeping lion. Alt text: Tim Harford on safari]

The Hole Truth and Other Mostly True Stories is a funny and thought-provoking book that will make you laugh out loud and think about the world in a new way. If you're looking for a good book to read, I highly recommend this one.

About the Author

Tim Harford is an economist and journalist. He is the author of five books, including The Undercover Economist and Messy: The Power of DisFree Download to Change Our Lives. Harford is a regular columnist for the Financial Times and The Guardian. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

The Hole Truth and Other Mostly True Stories: With Dale Hayes, Denis Hutchinson and Simon Hobday

by James Patterson

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3328 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	237 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE