Publisher Description

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.

Author Biography

Brendan Vaughan is an articles editor at Esquire magazine and the winner of a National Magazine Award for New Media.

Review

?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"


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

Long Description

A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life MacGyverisms For anyone whos ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyvera secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the daythis 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 allsome 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.

Review Quote

"What Would MacGyver Do?" collects real-life tales of ingenuity with everyday objects. ("Entertainment Weekly") Before "CSI," there was Angus MacGyver... "What Would MacGyver Do?" features

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