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-Bravo to Bill Seavey. He brings into sharp focus the many cultural similarities between Canadians and Americans...while flagging the differences. The two nations may speak the same language (except in Quebec) and share many of the same attitudes and customs, but Canadians are a very different breed. Seavey's historical perspective and research illuminate the at-times 'love-hate' relationship Canadians have with their kissin' coussins to the south.- --Nancy Marley-Clarke, former speechwriter for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Maclean's writer and AmeriCanada? contributing editor-The timing for AmeriCanada? couldn't be better. As it looks like President Trump is reconsidering all foreign relationships, so the average American should be re-examining their own knowledge base about the world. And where better to begin than right next door, with Canada and AmeriCanada? Seavey offers a discussion based on interviews with Canadians and an overall probe of the controversies between the two nations. He presents many concrete insights into the issues which can serve to bring the two nations closer.- --Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review-Americans often assume they know their northern neighbor. Canadians, after all, are pretty much like Americans (in some ways). But what Americans don't know is that Canada is one of the world's leading economic powers, and that the American govenment often takes its relationship with the nation for granted. They shouldn't! In this insightful book, Bill Seavey examines U.S./Canadian relations from two focal points: politics and personal relationships. He finds we need fewer assumptions--and more understanding--if the U.S. wants to keep on good terms with their biggest and most important trading partner.- --Fritz R. Ward, Ph.D, history professor and Top 500 Amazon reviewer (Ward, a U.S. citizen, is married to a Canadian)

Bravo to Bill Seavey. He brings into sharp focus the many cultural similarities between Canadians and Americans...while flagging the differences. The two nations may speak the same language (except in Quebec) and share many of the same attitudes and customs, but Canadians are a very different breed. Seavey's historical perspective and research illuminate the at-times 'love-hate' relationship Canadians have with their kissin' coussins to the south. --Nancy Marley-Clarke, former speechwriter for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Maclean's writer and AmeriCanada? contributing editor The timing for AmeriCanada? couldn't be better. As it looks like President Trump is reconsidering all foreign relationships, so the average American should be re-examining their own knowledge base about the world. And where better to begin than right next door, with Canada and AmeriCanada? Seavey offers a discussion based on interviews with Canadians and an overall probe of the controversies between the two nations. He presents many concrete insights into the issues which can serve to bring the two nations closer. --Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Americans often assume they know their northern neighbor. Canadians, after all, are pretty much like Americans (in some ways). But what Americans don't know is that Canada is one of the world's leading economic powers, and that the American govenment often takes its relationship with the nation for granted. They shouldn't! In this insightful book, Bill Seavey examines U.S./Canadian relations from two focal points: politics and personal relationships. He finds we need fewer assumptions--and more understanding--if the U.S. wants to keep on good terms with their biggest and most important trading partner. --Fritz R. Ward, Ph.D, history professor and Top 500 Amazon reviewer (Ward, a U.S. citizen, is married to a Canadian)

Bravo to Bill Seavey. He brings into sharp focus the many cultural similarities between Canadians and Americans...while flagging the differences. The two nations may speak the same language (except in Quebec) and share many of the same attitudes and customs, but Canadians are a very different breed. Seavey's historical perspective and research illuminate the at-times 'love-hate' relationship Canadians have with their kissin' coussins to the south. --Nancy Marley-Clarke, former speechwriter for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Maclean's writer and AmeriCanada? contributing editor The timing for AmeriCanada? couldn't be better. As it looks like President Trump is reconsidering all foreign relationships, so the average American should be re-examining their own knowledge base about the world. And where better to begin than right next door, with Canada and AmeriCanada? Seavey offers a discussion based on interviews with Canadians and an overall probe of the controversies between the two nations. He presents many concrete insights into the issues which can serve to bring the two nations closer. --Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Americans often assume they know their northern neighbor. Canadians, after all, are pretty much like Americans (in some ways). But what Americans don't know is that Canada is one of the world's leading economic powers, and that the American govenment often takes its relationship with the nation for granted. They shouldn't! In this insightful book, Bill Seavey examines U.S./Canadian relations from two focal points: politics and personal relationships. He finds we need fewer assumptions--and more understanding--if the U.S. wants to keep on good terms with their biggest and most important trading partner. --Fritz R. Ward, Ph.D, history professor and Top 500 Amazon reviewer (Ward, a U.S. citizen, is married to a Canadian) -Bravo to Bill Seavey. He brings into sharp focus the many cultural similarities between Canadians and Americans...while flagging the differences. The two nations may speak the same language (except in Quebec) and share many of the same attitudes and customs, but Canadians are a very different breed. Seavey's historical perspective and research illuminate the at-times 'love-hate' relationship Canadians have with their kissin' coussins to the south.- --Nancy Marley-Clarke, former speechwriter for Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Maclean's writer and AmeriCanada? contributing editor-The timing for AmeriCanada? couldn't be better. As it looks like President Trump is reconsidering all foreign relationships, so the average American should be re-examining their own knowledge base about the world. And where better to begin than right next door, with Canada and AmeriCanada? Seavey offers a discussion based on interviews with Canadians and an overall probe of the controversies between the two nations. He presents many concrete insights into the issues which can serve to bring the two nations closer.- --Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review-Americans often assume they know their northern neighbor. Canadians, after all, are pretty much like Americans (in some ways). But what Americans don't know is that Canada is one of the world's leading economic powers, and that the American govenment often takes its relationship with the nation for granted. They shouldn't! In this insightful book, Bill Seavey examines U.S./Canadian relations from two focal points: politics and personal relationships. He finds we need fewer assumptions--and more understanding--if the U.S. wants to keep on good terms with their biggest and most important trading partner.- --Fritz R. Ward, Ph.D, history professor and Top 500 Amazon reviewer (Ward, a U.S. citizen, is married to a Canadian)

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William L. Seavey is a journalist who has worked for Newsweek, Popular Science Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa Department of Mass Communications and has authored over a half dozen books. Journalist and blogger who has worked for MacCleans Magazine (Canada) and written speeches for former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

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